How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in Tennessee?
$76,350a year
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in Tennessee. That is $36.71 an hour or $6,363 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.71
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,330Median: $76,350Highest 10%: $105,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,330 | $23.24 | |
| 25th | $60,830 | $29.25 | |
| Median | $76,350 | $36.71 | |
| 75th | $84,830 | $40.78 | |
| 90th | $105,200 | $50.56 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Knoxville, TN | $79,080 |
| Nashville, TN | $76,350 |
| Memphis, TN | $63,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| 23. South Carolina | $77,790 |
| 24. Pennsylvania | $77,210 |
| 25. Alaska | $76,490 |
| 26. Tennessee | $76,350 |
| 27. West Virginia | $76,340 |
| 28. Florida | $76,230 |
| 29. Missouri | $76,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $36.71 ($76,350 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $76,350 against $79,350 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
Tennessee ranks 26 of 45 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays foreign language and literature teachers the most?
Knoxville, TN, with a median of $79,080 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.