Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Tennessee
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Tennessee earn a median salary of $53,605 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -14% vs the national median of $62,340. An estimated 31,000 elementary school teachers, except special education are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $49,360 to $60,370 depending on location.
$53,605
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$60,370
Highest paying metro
$49,360
Lowest paying metro
31,000
Employed in Tennessee
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | $60,370 | $48,410 | $60,460 | 3,470 |
| Nashville, TN | $59,420 | $48,790 | $62,620 | 8,680 |
| Cleveland, TN | $58,750 | $47,010 | $60,690 | 370 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $57,820 | $49,180 | $62,110 | 2,070 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $57,750 | $50,290 | $61,980 | 5,640 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $51,760 | $47,780 | $61,360 | 1,110 |
| Johnson City, TN | $51,390 | $50,460 | $64,920 | 640 |
| East Tennessee | $51,170 | $47,910 | $62,570 | 1,970 |
| West Tennessee | $50,190 | $47,410 | $58,210 | 1,560 |
| South Central Tennessee | $50,120 | $47,890 | $59,480 | 1,550 |
| Jackson, TN | $49,390 | $46,100 | $57,280 | 860 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $49,370 | $49,370 | $62,940 | 1,510 |
| North Central Tennessee | $49,360 | $48,330 | $59,860 | 1,570 |