How much does a substitute teacher make in Tennessee?
$29,500a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in Tennessee. That is $14.18 an hour or $2,458 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.18
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,570Median: $29,500Highest 10%: $35,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,570 | $10.37 | |
| 25th | $25,520 | $12.27 | |
| Median | $29,500 | $14.18 | |
| 75th | $32,960 | $15.85 | |
| 90th | $35,970 | $17.29 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Clarksville, TN | $34,280 |
| Memphis, TN | $31,930 |
| Nashville, TN | $30,820 |
| Kingsport, TN | $30,760 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $29,500 |
| Cleveland, TN | $26,590 |
| Johnson City, TN | $25,520 |
| Jackson, TN | $23,400 |
| Knoxville, TN | $21,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 39. Texas | $32,040 |
| 40. South Carolina | $30,400 |
| 41. Kentucky | $29,730 |
| 42. Tennessee | $29,500 |
| 43. Arkansas | $29,230 |
| 44. Montana | $28,050 |
| 45. South Dakota | $27,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $14.18 ($29,500 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $29,500 against $41,670 nationally, 29% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for substitute teacher pay?
Tennessee ranks 42 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays substitute teachers the most?
Clarksville, TN-KY, with a median of $34,280 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.