Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Tennessee
Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Tennessee earn a median salary of $67,295 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.7% vs the national median of $72,090. An estimated 650 education teachers, postsecondary are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $51,750 to $83,370 depending on location.
$67,295
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$83,370
Highest paying metro
$51,750
Lowest paying metro
650
Employed in Tennessee
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Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $83,370 | $63,900 | $88,610 | 40 |
| Knoxville, TN | $73,700 | $60,490 | $82,830 | 160 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $67,370 | $64,590 | $82,390 | 90 |
| Nashville, TN | $65,890 | $52,050 | $80,500 | 290 |
| West Tennessee | $61,690 | $60,990 | $61,690 | 40 |
| East Tennessee | $51,750 | $47,680 | $57,590 | 30 |