Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #23 of 49 · TN
5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $75,410 ≈ $36/hr
Median annual salary $72,390
Employment 950
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,330P25 $57,760 Median $72,390P75 $83,350P90 $103,790
About 80% of education teachers, postsecondarys in Tennessee earn between $47,330 and $103,790. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean education teachers, postsecondary salary in Tennessee is $75,410, about 5% below the U.S. average ($79,350). That works out to roughly $36/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $103,790 | $82,570 | 110 |
| Knoxville, TN | $78,330 | $84,460 | 170 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $74,640 | $77,520 | 80 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $74,150 | $77,960 | 260 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $64,290 | $67,230 | 40 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $51,750 | $54,350 | 30 |