How much does a middle school teacher make in Tennessee?
$60,690a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Tennessee. That is $29.18 an hour or $5,058 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.18
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,540Median: $60,690Highest 10%: $76,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,540 | $23.34 | |
| 25th | $50,780 | $24.41 | |
| Median | $60,690 | $29.18 | |
| 75th | $64,650 | $31.08 | |
| 90th | $76,830 | $36.94 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Knoxville, TN | $63,410 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $63,030 |
| Johnson City, TN | $63,010 |
| Cleveland, TN | $61,760 |
| Nashville, TN | $61,090 |
| Kingsport, TN | $60,600 |
| Morristown, TN | $60,180 |
| Clarksville, TN | $59,520 |
| Memphis, TN | $58,380 |
| Jackson, TN | $55,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 35. Idaho | $60,930 |
| 36. South Carolina | $60,810 |
| 37. Indiana | $60,700 |
| 38. Tennessee | $60,690 |
| 39. Kansas | $60,580 |
| 40. Iowa | $60,450 |
| 41. North Dakota | $60,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $29.18 ($60,690 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $60,690 against $64,370 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for middle school teacher pay?
Tennessee ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays middle school teachers the most?
Knoxville, TN, with a median of $63,410 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.