How much does a social work teacher make in Tennessee?
$75,190a year
Median yearly pay for social work teachers in Tennessee. That is $36.15 an hour or $6,266 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.15
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,170Median: $75,190Highest 10%: $99,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,170 | $23.64 | |
| 25th | $61,200 | $29.42 | |
| Median | $75,190 | $36.15 | |
| 75th | $88,300 | $42.45 | |
| 90th | $99,900 | $48.03 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $64,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social work teachers.
| 20. West Virginia | $76,320 |
| 21. Pennsylvania | $75,920 |
| 22. New Hampshire | $75,500 |
| 23. Tennessee | $75,190 |
| 24. Oregon | $74,320 |
| 25. Indiana | $74,240 |
| 26. Nevada | $74,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social work teacher make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $36.15 ($75,190 a year).
Do social work teachers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $75,190 against $77,570 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for social work teacher pay?
Tennessee ranks 23 of 43 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays social work teachers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $64,740 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.