Elementary School Teacher Salary in Tennessee
Based on 29K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$52,690
$25.332/hr
vs National Average
$64,107
-17.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$46K – $71K
29K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Elementary School Teacher in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,100 |
| 25th percentile | $48,410 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $52,690 |
| 75th percentile | $61,980 |
| 90th percentile | $71,180 |
Historical Salary Trend — Elementary School Teacher in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $51,170 |
| 2023 | $51,550 |
| 2024 | $52,690 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $51,170 | $61,148 |
| 2023 | $51,550 | $64,171 |
| 2024 | $52,690 | $64,107 |