History Teachers Salary in Tennessee
History Teachers in Tennessee earn a median of $72,940 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,940
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($83,820)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,760; the top 10% earn over $102,420. Nationally the range is $48,410 to $162,160.
States ranked near Tennessee
Similar jobs in Tennessee
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$81,330 median in Tennessee
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$77,370 median in Tennessee
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$98,160 median in Tennessee
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$75,060 median in Tennessee
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$74,090 median in Tennessee
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$64,220 median in Tennessee
History Teachers pay in Tennessee
How much do history teachers make in Tennessee?
The median is $72,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,760 and the top 10% earn over $102,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for history teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 45 (−13% vs. the national median of $83,820). Living costs are not included.