Chemistry Teachers Salary in Tennessee
Chemistry Teachers in Tennessee earn a median of $79,150 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,150
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($93,250)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,730; the top 10% earn over $137,280. Nationally the range is $57,870 to $172,110.
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- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$85,020 median in Tennessee
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$98,560 median in Tennessee
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$78,940 median in Tennessee
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$80,630 median in Tennessee
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$76,240 median in Tennessee
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$100,640 median in Tennessee
Chemistry Teachers pay in Tennessee
How much do chemistry teachers make in Tennessee?
The median is $79,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,730 and the top 10% earn over $137,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for chemistry teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 48 (−15% vs. the national median of $93,250). Living costs are not included.