How much does an educational make in Tennessee?
$59,960a year
Median yearly pay for educationals in Tennessee. That is $28.83 an hour or $4,997 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.83
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,410Median: $59,960Highest 10%: $84,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,410 | $20.39 | |
| 25th | $48,460 | $23.30 | |
| Median | $59,960 | $28.83 | |
| 75th | $69,820 | $33.57 | |
| 90th | $84,550 | $40.65 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $65,290 |
| Cleveland, TN | $62,820 |
| Clarksville, TN | $60,760 |
| Nashville, TN | $60,550 |
| Kingsport, TN | $60,350 |
| Knoxville, TN | $58,640 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $56,660 |
| Jackson, TN | $55,400 |
| Morristown, TN | $48,760 |
| Johnson City, TN | $45,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for educationals.
| 31. Pennsylvania | $60,880 |
| 32. South Carolina | $60,340 |
| 33. Idaho | $60,320 |
| 34. Tennessee | $59,960 |
| 35. Arkansas | $59,770 |
| 36. Alabama | $59,570 |
| 37. Michigan | $59,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an educational make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $28.83 ($59,960 a year).
Do educationals make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $59,960 against $64,330 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for educational pay?
Tennessee ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays educationals the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $65,290 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.