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Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Tennessee

Also called: Ethnic Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in Tennessee earn a median of $75,060 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$75,060
vs. U.S. median
−12% ($85,020)
Rank among states
30 of 37
Jobs in the state
60

Pay range in Tennessee

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,460; the top 10% earn over $136,320. Nationally the range is $52,070 to $160,420.

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Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Tennessee

How much do area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary make in Tennessee?

The median is $75,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,460 and the top 10% earn over $136,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Tennessee a good state for area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary?

On pay alone it ranks 30 of 37 (−12% vs. the national median of $85,020). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses