Foreign Language and Literature Teachers Salary in Tennessee
Also called: Foreign Language Teachers, Postsecondary
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers in Tennessee earn a median of $76,350 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,350
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($79,350)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,330; the top 10% earn over $105,170. Nationally the range is $49,060 to $136,050.
States ranked near Tennessee
Similar jobs in Tennessee
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$75,060 median in Tennessee
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$64,220 median in Tennessee
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$74,090 median in Tennessee
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$98,160 median in Tennessee
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$72,940 median in Tennessee
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$81,330 median in Tennessee
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers pay in Tennessee
How much do foreign language and literature teachers make in Tennessee?
The median is $76,350 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,330 and the top 10% earn over $105,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for foreign language and literature teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 45 (−4% vs. the national median of $79,350). Living costs are not included.