Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Tennessee
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Tennessee earn a median salary of $65,037 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, -15.5% vs the national median of $77,010. An estimated 300 foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $64,480 to $66,060 depending on location.
$65,037
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$66,060
Highest paying metro
$64,480
Lowest paying metro
300
Employed in Tennessee
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Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $66,060 | $61,200 | $88,600 | 90 |
| Knoxville, TN | $64,570 | $50,810 | $82,380 | 130 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $64,480 | $47,480 | $78,100 | 80 |