How much does a teaching assistant make in Tennessee?
$29,210a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Tennessee. That is $14.04 an hour or $2,434 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.04
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,010Median: $29,210Highest 10%: $40,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,010 | $10.58 | |
| 25th | $23,710 | $11.40 | |
| Median | $29,210 | $14.04 | |
| 75th | $36,870 | $17.73 | |
| 90th | $40,310 | $19.38 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $32,620 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $29,840 |
| Memphis, TN | $29,330 |
| Kingsport, TN | $29,260 |
| Jackson, TN | $29,190 |
| Johnson City, TN | $28,370 |
| Knoxville, TN | $26,960 |
| Clarksville, TN | $26,520 |
| Morristown, TN | $26,200 |
| Cleveland, TN | $23,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 40. West Virginia | $29,800 |
| 41. North Carolina | $29,790 |
| 42. Kansas | $29,490 |
| 43. Tennessee | $29,210 |
| 44. Arkansas | $28,790 |
| 45. Georgia | $28,770 |
| 46. South Dakota | $28,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $14.04 ($29,210 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $29,210 against $36,780 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for teaching assistant pay?
Tennessee ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays teaching assistants the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $32,620 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.