Law Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $171,280 +35.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $80,150
90th percentile —
Employed locally 80
National median $126,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,150
    25th
    $135,990
    50th (median)
    $171,280
    75th
    $212,110

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 246% Median Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 146% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Law Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $174,710
    Tennessee $171,280
    Iowa $170,810
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $167,680
    Michigan $167,560
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $165,340

    Nearby metros — Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $102,320

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,370
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,350
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,800
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,060
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $66,670
    Instructional Coordinators $63,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Law Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Knoxville?

    The median hourly wage for Law Teachers, Postsecondary in Knoxville, TN is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Knoxville above or below average for Law Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Knoxville, TN is 35.2% above the national median of $126,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Law Teachers, Postsecondary in Knoxville?

    Entry-level Law Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $80,150 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $135,990.