How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Tennessee?
$58,070a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in Tennessee. That is $27.92 an hour or $4,839 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.92
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,980Median: $58,070Highest 10%: $74,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,980 | $22.59 | |
| 25th | $49,990 | $24.03 | |
| Median | $58,070 | $27.92 | |
| 75th | $63,070 | $30.32 | |
| 90th | $74,440 | $35.79 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cleveland, TN | $62,210 |
| Johnson City, TN | $61,500 |
| Knoxville, TN | $61,030 |
| Nashville, TN | $60,680 |
| Kingsport, TN | $59,680 |
| Clarksville, TN | $59,400 |
| Memphis, TN | $56,780 |
| Jackson, TN | $52,110 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $51,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 34. Iowa | $58,420 |
| 35. Indiana | $58,250 |
| 36. Florida | $58,100 |
| 37. Tennessee | $58,070 |
| 38. Kansas | $56,670 |
| 39. Missouri | $56,590 |
| 40. North Carolina | $53,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $27.92 ($58,070 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $58,070 against $62,680 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
Tennessee ranks 37 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays kindergarten teachers the most?
Cleveland, TN, with a median of $62,210 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.