Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #37 of 51 · TN
17.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $62,950 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $61,860
Employment 21,230
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $49,050P25 $52,870 Median $61,860P75 $73,740P90 $79,180
About 80% of secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical educations in Tennessee earn between $49,050 and $79,180. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education salary in Tennessee is $62,950, about 17.5% below the U.S. average ($76,320). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $65,100 | $63,500 | 1,790 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $64,710 | $66,390 | 6,080 |
| Cleveland, TN | $63,380 | $65,190 | 280 |
| Knoxville, TN | $63,130 | $62,910 | 2,820 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $62,230 | $62,280 | 4,860 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $61,990 | $60,600 | 790 |
| Morristown, TN | $61,300 | $62,680 | 330 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $60,790 | $58,910 | 1,080 |
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