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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #36 of 51 · TN
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make in Tennessee?
The median elementary school teachers, except special education salary in Tennessee is $59,980 per year (mean $59,850), and about 80% earn between $48,100 and $76,840.
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make per hour in Tennessee?
Roughly $29 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $59,850 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Tennessee a high-paying state for elementary school teachers, except special education?
Tennessee ranks #36 of 51 states for elementary school teachers, except special education pay. Its mean salary of $59,850 is about 17.6% below the U.S. average of $72,650.
Which metro areas in Tennessee pay elementary school teachers, except special education the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Tennessee for elementary school teachers, except special education are Knoxville, TN ($61,980), Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($61,510), Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($61,460), by median annual wage.
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