English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Tennessee
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Tennessee earn a median salary of $63,117 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -19.4% vs the national median of $78,270. An estimated 950 english language and literature teachers, postsecondary are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $59,830 to $67,980 depending on location.
$63,117
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$67,980
Highest paying metro
$59,830
Lowest paying metro
950
Employed in Tennessee
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English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $67,980 | $50,450 | $78,320 | 160 |
| West Tennessee | $63,550 | $47,530 | $64,070 | 40 |
| Nashville, TN | $63,430 | $50,350 | $79,170 | 310 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $63,300 | $55,760 | $63,300 | 40 |
| North Central Tennessee | $62,110 | $46,460 | $81,260 | 40 |
| Knoxville, TN | $61,620 | $60,530 | $75,990 | 250 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $59,830 | $48,580 | $76,650 | 110 |