Education Teachers Salary in Tennessee
Education Teachers in Tennessee earn a median of $72,390 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,390
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($75,350)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 950
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,330; the top 10% earn over $103,790. Nationally the range is $39,530 to $126,860.
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Education Teachers pay in Tennessee
How much do education teachers make in Tennessee?
The median is $72,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,330 and the top 10% earn over $103,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for education teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 49 (−4% vs. the national median of $75,350). Living costs are not included.