Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #36 of 51 · TN
17.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $59,850 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $59,980
Employment 28,240
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $48,100P25 $50,360 Median $59,980P75 $64,590P90 $76,840
About 80% of elementary school teachers, except special educations in Tennessee earn between $48,100 and $76,840. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean elementary school teachers, except special education salary in Tennessee is $59,850, about 17.6% below the U.S. average ($72,650). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | $61,980 | $59,170 | 3,360 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $61,510 | $59,940 | 5,410 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $61,460 | $64,250 | 8,400 |
| Johnson City, TN | $61,330 | $61,400 | 570 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $60,000 | $57,320 | 1,610 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $59,830 | $59,800 | 2,020 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $59,760 | $57,800 | 1,560 |
| Cleveland, TN | $59,330 | $60,060 | 410 |
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