How much does an elementary school teacher make in Tennessee?
$59,980a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in Tennessee. That is $28.84 an hour or $4,998 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.84
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 28,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,100Median: $59,980Highest 10%: $76,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,100 | $23.13 | |
| 25th | $50,360 | $24.21 | |
| Median | $59,980 | $28.84 | |
| 75th | $64,590 | $31.05 | |
| 90th | $76,840 | $36.94 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Knoxville, TN | $61,980 |
| Memphis, TN | $61,510 |
| Nashville, TN | $61,460 |
| Johnson City, TN | $61,330 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $59,830 |
| Clarksville, TN | $59,760 |
| Cleveland, TN | $59,330 |
| Kingsport, TN | $58,130 |
| Jackson, TN | $51,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 35. Kentucky | $60,610 |
| 36. Iowa | $60,580 |
| 37. North Dakota | $60,030 |
| 38. Tennessee | $59,980 |
| 39. Indiana | $59,700 |
| 40. Florida | $58,930 |
| 41. Louisiana | $58,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $28.84 ($59,980 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $59,980 against $63,970 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for elementary school teacher pay?
Tennessee ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays elementary school teachers the most?
Knoxville, TN, with a median of $61,980 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.