Physics Teachers Salary in Tennessee
Physics Teachers in Tennessee earn a median of $80,630 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,630
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($100,310)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,590; the top 10% earn over $157,710. Nationally the range is $60,200 to $177,850.
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Physics Teachers pay in Tennessee
How much do physics teachers make in Tennessee?
The median is $80,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,590 and the top 10% earn over $157,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for physics teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 47 (−20% vs. the national median of $100,310). Living costs are not included.