How much does a physics teacher make in Tennessee?
$80,630a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in Tennessee. That is $38.76 an hour or $6,719 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.76
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,590Median: $80,630Highest 10%: $157,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,590 | $27.69 | |
| 25th | $65,600 | $31.54 | |
| Median | $80,630 | $38.76 | |
| 75th | $111,700 | $53.72 | |
| 90th | $157,700 | $75.82 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Knoxville, TN | $99,090 |
| Nashville, TN | $87,460 |
| Memphis, TN | $80,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physics teachers.
| 39. District of Columbia | $85,190 |
| 40. Alabama | $82,750 |
| 41. South Carolina | $81,210 |
| 42. Tennessee | $80,630 |
| 43. Kentucky | $80,270 |
| 44. Florida | $74,050 |
| 45. Mississippi | $71,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $38.76 ($80,630 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $80,630 against $100,300 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for physics teacher pay?
Tennessee ranks 42 of 47 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays physics teachers the most?
Knoxville, TN, with a median of $99,090 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.