Elementary School Teacher Salary in Tennessee
Based on 28K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$59,980
$28.837/hr
vs National Average
$68,176
-12.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$48K – $77K
28K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Elementary School Teacher in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,100 |
| 25th percentile | $50,360 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $59,980 |
| 75th percentile | $64,590 |
| 90th percentile | $76,840 |
Historical Salary Trend — Elementary School Teacher in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $51,170 |
| 2023 | $51,550 |
| 2024 | $52,690 |
| 2025 | $59,980 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $51,170 | $61,148 |
| 2023 | $51,550 | $64,171 |
| 2024 | $52,690 | $64,107 |
| 2025 | $59,980 | $68,176 |