How much does a history teacher make in Tennessee?
$72,940a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in Tennessee. That is $35.07 an hour or $6,078 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.07
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,760Median: $72,940Highest 10%: $102,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,760 | $23.92 | |
| 25th | $58,530 | $28.14 | |
| Median | $72,940 | $35.07 | |
| 75th | $95,200 | $45.77 | |
| 90th | $102,400 | $49.24 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $78,670 |
| Knoxville, TN | $78,220 |
| Nashville, TN | $66,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for history teachers.
| 33. North Carolina | $75,070 |
| 34. Kansas | $74,920 |
| 35. South Carolina | $73,670 |
| 36. Tennessee | $72,940 |
| 37. Florida | $70,880 |
| 38. West Virginia | $69,560 |
| 39. South Dakota | $69,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $35.07 ($72,940 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $72,940 against $83,820 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for history teacher pay?
Tennessee ranks 36 of 45 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays history teachers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $78,670 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.