Middle School Teacher Salary in Tennessee
Based on 13K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$60,690
$29.178/hr
vs National Average
$68,569
-11.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$49K – $77K
13K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Middle School Teacher in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,540 |
| 25th percentile | $50,780 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $60,690 |
| 75th percentile | $64,650 |
| 90th percentile | $76,830 |
Historical Salary Trend — Middle School Teacher in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $50,330 |
| 2023 | $57,090 |
| 2024 | $58,170 |
| 2025 | $60,690 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $50,330 | $62,704 |
| 2023 | $57,090 | $65,652 |
| 2024 | $58,170 | $65,433 |
| 2025 | $60,690 | $68,569 |