Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Tennessee
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Tennessee earn a median salary of $58,710 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.5% vs the national median of $61,490. An estimated 2,410 career/technical education teachers, postsecondary are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $47,210 to $62,620 depending on location.
$58,710
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$62,620
Highest paying metro
$47,210
Lowest paying metro
2,410
Employed in Tennessee
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
inCareer/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TN | $62,620 | $38,910 | $62,620 | 50 |
| South Central Tennessee | $62,140 | $48,050 | $68,810 | 180 |
| Knoxville, TN | $61,890 | $49,160 | $74,370 | 200 |
| West Tennessee | $61,360 | $49,970 | $75,870 | 140 |
| East Tennessee | $60,940 | $35,650 | $78,090 | 80 |
| Jackson, TN | $60,340 | $36,180 | $62,250 | 50 |
| Morristown, TN | $60,180 | $47,230 | $76,210 | 50 |
| Nashville, TN | $59,410 | $48,300 | $73,460 | 630 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $59,370 | $49,230 | $71,190 | 520 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $59,320 | $47,790 | $62,390 | 50 |
| North Central Tennessee | $54,560 | $49,050 | $64,050 | 160 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $53,890 | $50,180 | $64,730 | 240 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $47,210 | $38,420 | $60,270 | 60 |