Kindergarten Teacher Salary in Tennessee
Based on 3K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$58,070
$27.918/hr
vs National Average
$64,160
-9.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$47K – $74K
3K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Kindergarten Teacher in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,980 |
| 25th percentile | $49,990 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $58,070 |
| 75th percentile | $63,070 |
| 90th percentile | $74,440 |
Historical Salary Trend — Kindergarten Teacher in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,650 |
| 2023 | $51,140 |
| 2024 | $50,410 |
| 2025 | $58,070 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,650 | $58,955 |
| 2023 | $51,140 | $62,216 |
| 2024 | $50,410 | $61,894 |
| 2025 | $58,070 | $64,160 |