How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Knoxville?
$81,600a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in the Knoxville, TN metro area. That is $39.23 an hour or $6,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.23
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 177
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,480Median: $81,600Highest 10%: $123,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,480 | $31.96 | |
| 25th | $77,770 | $37.39 | |
| Median | $81,600 | $39.23 | |
| 75th | $98,160 | $47.19 | |
| 90th | $123,900 | $59.57 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| Nashville, TN | $81,600 |
| Memphis, TN | $80,380 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $66,020 |
| Kingsport, TN | $64,580 |
Related jobs in Knoxville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Engineering Teacher | $129,200 |
| Communications Teacher | $103,300 |
| Business Teacher | $103,000 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $101,700 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $100,200 |
| Physics Teacher | $99,090 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $98,230 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $88,440 |
| Sociology Teacher | $83,050 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $81,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Knoxville?
The median hourly pay in the Knoxville, TN metro area is $39.23 ($81,600 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Knoxville than the national average?
Yes: $81,600 against $80,250 nationally, 2% more.
How does Knoxville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $80,050, so Knoxville pays 2% more.
Where does Knoxville rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
71 of 177 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make starting out in Knoxville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,900 or more.
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.