Kindergarten Teacher Salary in Tennessee
Based on 3K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$50,410
$24.236/hr
vs National Average
$61,894
-18.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$45K – $66K
3K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Kindergarten Teacher in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,760 |
| 25th percentile | $48,260 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $50,410 |
| 75th percentile | $60,730 |
| 90th percentile | $65,980 |
Historical Salary Trend — Kindergarten Teacher in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,650 |
| 2023 | $51,140 |
| 2024 | $50,410 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,650 | $58,955 |
| 2023 | $51,140 | $62,216 |
| 2024 | $50,410 | $61,894 |