Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Tennessee
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in Tennessee earn a median salary of $74,415 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.9% vs the national median of $79,940. An estimated 1,110 nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $64,580 to $81,480 depending on location.
$74,415
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$81,480
Highest paying metro
$64,580
Lowest paying metro
1,110
Employed in Tennessee
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inNursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $81,480 | $67,120 | $86,250 | 240 |
| North Central Tennessee | $78,360 | $63,470 | $98,210 | 40 |
| Knoxville, TN | $77,550 | $69,690 | $83,840 | 200 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $77,060 | $63,780 | $95,380 | 380 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $74,680 | $64,410 | $105,700 | 70 |
| Jackson, TN | $73,380 | $60,940 | $78,950 | 60 |
| West Tennessee | $68,230 | $60,260 | $79,280 | 60 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $64,580 | $62,800 | $74,080 | 60 |