How much does a secondary school teacher make in Tennessee?
$61,860a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Tennessee. That is $29.74 an hour or $5,155 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.74
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 21,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,050Median: $61,860Highest 10%: $79,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,050 | $23.58 | |
| 25th | $52,870 | $25.42 | |
| Median | $61,860 | $29.74 | |
| 75th | $73,740 | $35.45 | |
| 90th | $79,180 | $38.07 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $65,100 |
| Nashville, TN | $64,710 |
| Cleveland, TN | $63,380 |
| Knoxville, TN | $63,130 |
| Memphis, TN | $62,230 |
| Kingsport, TN | $61,990 |
| Morristown, TN | $61,300 |
| Clarksville, TN | $60,720 |
| Johnson City, TN | $60,180 |
| Jackson, TN | $59,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 32. South Carolina | $62,580 |
| 33. Alabama | $61,990 |
| 34. Indiana | $61,880 |
| 35. Tennessee | $61,860 |
| 36. Idaho | $61,690 |
| 37. Kentucky | $61,560 |
| 38. North Dakota | $61,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $29.74 ($61,860 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $61,860 against $72,040 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Tennessee ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays secondary school teachers the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $65,100 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.