Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Tennessee
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary in Tennessee earn a median salary of $73,757 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.6% vs the national median of $82,540. An estimated 130 sociology teachers, postsecondary are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $65,530 to $81,240 depending on location.
$73,757
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$81,240
Highest paying metro
$65,530
Lowest paying metro
130
Employed in Tennessee
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Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
inSociology Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $81,240 | $64,920 | $99,220 | 50 |
| Knoxville, TN | $74,500 | $48,320 | $109,700 | 50 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $65,530 | $58,020 | $81,250 | 30 |