Substitute Teachers Salary in Tennessee
Substitute Teachers in Tennessee earn a median of $29,500 a year, −29% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $29,500
- vs. U.S. median
- −29% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,690
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,570; the top 10% earn over $35,970. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near Tennessee
Similar jobs in Tennessee
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$58,070 median in Tennessee
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,980 median in Tennessee
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$60,000 median in Tennessee
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,860 median in Tennessee
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$61,360 median in Tennessee
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,690 median in Tennessee
Substitute Teachers pay in Tennessee
How much do substitute teachers make in Tennessee?
The median is $29,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,570 and the top 10% earn over $35,970. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 50 (−29% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.