Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Tennessee
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Tennessee earn a median salary of $37,405 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, +0.8% vs the national median of $37,120. An estimated 5,420 preschool teachers, except special education are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $27,200 to $48,340 depending on location.
$37,405
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$48,340
Highest paying metro
$27,200
Lowest paying metro
5,420
Employed in Tennessee
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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Tennessee | $48,340 | $27,770 | $50,390 | 140 |
| West Tennessee | $48,290 | $27,700 | $54,670 | 160 |
| East Tennessee | $46,480 | $27,220 | $56,500 | 120 |
| South Central Tennessee | $43,660 | $27,080 | $56,040 | 190 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $39,050 | $28,740 | $47,120 | 220 |
| Nashville, TN | $37,430 | $30,120 | $60,800 | 1,890 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $36,060 | $28,490 | $47,660 | 1,160 |
| Johnson City, TN | $35,580 | $27,720 | $49,300 | 60 |
| Knoxville, TN | $35,110 | $28,050 | $47,060 | 530 |
| Jackson, TN | $30,600 | $27,440 | $48,370 | 150 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $30,340 | $28,350 | $44,560 | 490 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $28,130 | $27,220 | $33,080 | 250 |
| Cleveland, TN | $27,200 | $27,120 | $32,550 | 60 |