How much does a preschool teacher make in Tennessee?
$34,280a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in Tennessee. That is $16.48 an hour or $2,857 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.48
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,160Median: $34,280Highest 10%: $64,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,160 | $13.06 | |
| 25th | $29,290 | $14.08 | |
| Median | $34,280 | $16.48 | |
| 75th | $53,450 | $25.70 | |
| 90th | $64,480 | $31.00 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $36,250 |
| Jackson, TN | $35,980 |
| Kingsport, TN | $34,810 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $34,600 |
| Nashville, TN | $34,510 |
| Knoxville, TN | $29,500 |
| Johnson City, TN | $29,370 |
| Clarksville, TN | $28,320 |
| Cleveland, TN | $28,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for preschool teachers.
| 39. Ohio | $35,180 |
| 40. Utah | $35,010 |
| 41. South Carolina | $34,500 |
| 42. Tennessee | $34,280 |
| 43. Arkansas | $34,190 |
| 44. Texas | $33,860 |
| 45. Iowa | $33,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $16.48 ($34,280 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $34,280 against $38,140 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for preschool teacher pay?
Tennessee ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays preschool teachers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $36,250 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.