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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Tennessee

Median: $59,980 / year · ≈ $28.84 / hr · 2025

6% below the U.S. average

Mean
$59,850
≈ $28.77 / hr
Median hourly
≈ $28.84 / hr
Annual ÷ 2,080 hours
10th–90th percentile
$48,100 – $76,840
U.S. median
$63,970
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$48,100
  • Median$59,980
  • Mean$59,850
  • 90th percentile$76,840

U.S. median $63,970

Take-home estimate

$50,178

On a $59,980 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$5,214 (8.7%)
  • Social Security$3,719 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$870 (1.5%)
  • Net take-home$50,178 (83.7%)
  • Share of $59,980 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$65,288

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. Tennessee RPP is 91.9 (8% below the U.S. average).

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Related occupations in Tennessee

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,280 −$25,700 vs this job Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,860 +$1,880 vs this job

ZIP codes in Tennessee

37013Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance)37042Clarksville city37211Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance)37128Murfreesboro city37075Hendersonville city38401Columbia city37064Franklin city37122Mount Juliet city37167Smyrna town37066Gallatin city37040Clarksville city37027Brentwood city

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Highest-paying states for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Tennessee ranks #38 of 51 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($59,980).

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education median salary by state
RankStateMedian
#1 Highest Washington$102,350
#2California$99,650
#3District of Columbia$96,580
#4Massachusetts$94,000
#5Rhode Island$90,930
#6New York$85,760
#7Connecticut$80,600
#8Alaska$79,260
#9New Jersey$78,200
#10Maryland$77,680
#11Ohio$77,370
#12Oregon$77,130
#13Pennsylvania$77,060
#14Minnesota$76,350
#15Delaware$75,920
#16Illinois$75,320
#17Utah$74,810
#18New Mexico$74,550
#19New Hampshire$72,410
#20Georgia$72,290
#21Hawaii$71,410
#22Virginia$65,550
#23Michigan$65,110
#24Nevada$65,040
#25Colorado$63,410
#26Vermont$63,070
#27Texas$62,760
#28Maine$62,390
#29Nebraska$62,380
#30Idaho$61,600
#31Alabama$61,380
#32Wisconsin$61,210
#33Wyoming$61,150
#34South Carolina$60,820
#35Kentucky$60,610
#36Iowa$60,580
#37North Dakota$60,030
#38Tennessee$59,980
#39Indiana$59,700
#40Florida$58,930
#41Louisiana$58,770
#42Montana$57,530
#43Arizona$56,590
#44Kansas$56,450
#45West Virginia$55,630
#46North Carolina$54,930
#47Arkansas$52,700
#48Missouri$50,910
#49South Dakota$50,130
#50Mississippi$49,790
#51 Lowest Oklahoma$48,200

Frequently asked questions

What is the median elementary school teachers, except special education salary in Tennessee?
The OEWS median is $59,980 per year (≈ $28.84 / hr) (2025), 6% below the U.S. average.
How much does a elementary school teachers, except special education make per hour in Tennessee?
About ≈ $28.84 / hr, from the annual median divided by 2,080 hours (40 × 52). OEWS did not publish a separate hourly median for this row.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $50,178 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does elementary school teachers, except special education pay compare nationally?
The Tennessee median is 6% below the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $63,970.
Which states pay elementary school teachers, except special educations the most?
Washington has the highest published OEWS median at $102,350. Tennessee ranks #38 of 51.
What is that salary worth after Tennessee living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 91.9 (U.S. = 100), 8% below the U.S. average. $59,980 in Tennessee has about the same purchasing power as $65,288 at U.S. average prices.