Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Tennessee
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Tennessee earn a median salary of $74,883 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.8% vs the national median of $80,330. An estimated 530 psychology teachers, postsecondary are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $65,180 to $82,470 depending on location.
$74,883
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$82,470
Highest paying metro
$65,180
Lowest paying metro
530
Employed in Tennessee
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Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
inPsychology Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | $82,470 | $60,390 | $106,330 | 150 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $78,520 | $63,900 | $101,830 | 90 |
| Nashville, TN | $73,360 | $63,600 | $105,840 | 240 |
| Jackson, TN | $65,180 | $64,110 | $65,180 | 50 |