Secondary School Teacher Salary in Tennessee
Based on 21K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$61,860
$29.74/hr
vs National Average
$70,424
-12.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$49K – $79K
21K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Secondary School Teacher in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,050 |
| 25th percentile | $52,870 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $61,860 |
| 75th percentile | $73,740 |
| 90th percentile | $79,180 |
Historical Salary Trend — Secondary School Teacher in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $53,000 |
| 2023 | $60,880 |
| 2024 | $60,330 |
| 2025 | $61,860 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $53,000 | $63,868 |
| 2023 | $60,880 | $67,463 |
| 2024 | $60,330 | $67,394 |
| 2025 | $61,860 | $70,424 |