How much does a geography teacher make in Tennessee?
$81,220a year
Median yearly pay for geography teachers in Tennessee. That is $39.05 an hour or $6,768 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.05
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,120Median: $81,220Highest 10%: $118,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,120 | $25.06 | |
| 25th | $60,090 | $28.89 | |
| Median | $81,220 | $39.05 | |
| 75th | $111,500 | $53.61 | |
| 90th | $118,800 | $57.10 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for geography teachers.
| 21. Arizona | $82,510 |
| 22. Michigan | $81,380 |
| 23. Ohio | $81,290 |
| 24. Tennessee | $81,220 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $78,710 |
| 26. New Jersey | $78,540 |
| 27. Mississippi | $75,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geography teacher make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $39.05 ($81,220 a year).
Do geography teachers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $81,220 against $97,590 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for geography teacher pay?
Tennessee ranks 24 of 28 states.
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.