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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #27 of 51 · TN
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of preschool teachers, except special educations in Tennessee earn between $27,160 and $64,480. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean preschool teachers, except special education salary in Tennessee is $41,170, about 4.3% below the U.S. average ($43,030). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $46,840 | $42,840 | 210 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $46,200 | $42,470 | 140 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $45,160 | $42,000 | 200 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $36,250 | $39,940 | 1,290 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $36,170 | $40,060 | 180 |
| Jackson, TN | $35,980 | $41,450 | 120 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $34,810 | $40,720 | 200 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $34,600 | $40,100 | 500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do preschool teachers, except special education make in Tennessee?
The median preschool teachers, except special education salary in Tennessee is $34,280 per year (mean $41,170), and about 80% earn between $27,160 and $64,480.
How much do preschool teachers, except special education make per hour in Tennessee?
Roughly $20 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $41,170 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Tennessee a high-paying state for preschool teachers, except special education?
Tennessee ranks #27 of 51 states for preschool teachers, except special education pay. Its mean salary of $41,170 is about 4.3% below the U.S. average of $43,030.
Which metro areas in Tennessee pay preschool teachers, except special education the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Tennessee for preschool teachers, except special education are West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area ($46,840), East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area ($46,200), South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area ($45,160), by median annual wage.
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