Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Tennessee earn a median salary of $56,314 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.6% vs the national median of $62,970. An estimated 14,130 middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $49,780 to $63,010 depending on location.
$56,314
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$63,010
Highest paying metro
$49,780
Lowest paying metro
14,130
Employed in Tennessee
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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TN | $63,010 | $61,970 | $79,170 | 370 |
| Cleveland, TN | $61,760 | $58,940 | $62,790 | 240 |
| Knoxville, TN | $61,060 | $48,610 | $61,060 | 1,810 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $60,940 | $49,410 | $63,820 | 1,070 |
| Nashville, TN | $60,330 | $48,890 | $62,540 | 3,930 |
| Morristown, TN | $59,670 | $47,080 | $60,410 | 320 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $59,250 | $50,620 | $62,510 | 1,760 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $58,360 | $47,630 | $61,190 | 580 |
| South Central Tennessee | $52,710 | $49,090 | $60,150 | 790 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $50,980 | $48,900 | $63,910 | 600 |
| West Tennessee | $50,290 | $49,110 | $59,190 | 890 |
| East Tennessee | $50,190 | $46,860 | $59,620 | 590 |
| Jackson, TN | $50,070 | $47,670 | $59,460 | 460 |
| North Central Tennessee | $49,780 | $48,770 | $59,250 | 720 |