Secondary School Teacher Salary in Tennessee
Based on 21K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$60,330
$29.005/hr
vs National Average
$67,394
-10.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$47K – $77K
21K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Secondary School Teacher in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,240 |
| 25th percentile | $49,770 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $60,330 |
| 75th percentile | $63,010 |
| 90th percentile | $76,700 |
Historical Salary Trend — Secondary School Teacher in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $53,000 |
| 2023 | $60,880 |
| 2024 | $60,330 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $53,000 | $63,868 |
| 2023 | $60,880 | $67,463 |
| 2024 | $60,330 | $67,394 |