How much does a teacher and instructor make in Tennessee?
$50,000a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in Tennessee. That is $24.04 an hour or $4,167 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.04
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,070Median: $50,000Highest 10%: $99,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,070 | $10.13 | |
| 25th | $32,760 | $15.75 | |
| Median | $50,000 | $24.04 | |
| 75th | $71,150 | $34.21 | |
| 90th | $99,570 | $47.87 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $63,770 |
| Memphis, TN | $61,110 |
| Kingsport, TN | $59,550 |
| Nashville, TN | $49,420 |
| Knoxville, TN | $37,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 44. Wisconsin | $51,580 |
| 45. Texas | $51,120 |
| 46. North Carolina | $50,000 |
| 47. Tennessee | $50,000 |
| 48. Indiana | $48,960 |
| 49. Montana | $48,890 |
| 50. Arkansas | $41,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $24.04 ($50,000 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $50,000 against $66,140 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for teacher and instructor pay?
Tennessee ranks 47 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays teacher and instructors the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $63,770 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.