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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Tennessee

Median: $61,860 / year · ≈ $29.74 / hr · 2025

14% below the U.S. average

Mean
$62,950
≈ $30.26 / hr
Median hourly
≈ $29.74 / hr
Annual ÷ 2,080 hours
10th–90th percentile
$49,050 – $79,180
U.S. median
$72,040
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$49,050
  • Median$61,860
  • Mean$62,950
  • 90th percentile$79,180

U.S. median $72,040

Take-home estimate

$51,678

On a $61,860 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$5,450 (8.8%)
  • Social Security$3,835 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$897 (1.5%)
  • Net take-home$51,678 (83.5%)
  • Share of $61,860 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$67,334

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

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,980 −$1,880 vs this job Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,280 −$27,580 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 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Tennessee ranks #35 of 51 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($61,860).

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education median salary by state
RankStateMedian
#1 Highest Washington$102,670
#2California$101,370
#3New York$97,070
#4Massachusetts$95,260
#5Rhode Island$92,610
#6District of Columbia$82,750
#7New Jersey$82,200
#8Connecticut$80,970
#9Illinois$79,990
#10Alaska$79,650
#11Oregon$79,570
#12Ohio$78,800
#13Pennsylvania$78,800
#14Maryland$78,670
#15Delaware$77,960
#16New Hampshire$77,060
#17Minnesota$76,460
#18Utah$76,330
#19Vermont$76,220
#20New Mexico$75,900
#21Georgia$75,480
#22Hawaii$74,310
#23Colorado$72,900
#24Virginia$72,170
#25Michigan$66,030
#26Nevada$65,520
#27Maine$64,880
#28Texas$63,590
#29Nebraska$63,450
#30Wisconsin$62,870
#31Wyoming$62,690
#32South Carolina$62,580
#33Alabama$61,990
#34Indiana$61,880
#35Tennessee$61,860
#36Idaho$61,690
#37Kentucky$61,560
#38North Dakota$61,210
#39Iowa$61,200
#40Montana$60,990
#41Florida$60,410
#42Kansas$59,920
#43Louisiana$59,850
#44Arkansas$59,660
#45Missouri$59,240
#46Arizona$58,360
#47North Carolina$57,650
#48West Virginia$56,610
#49South Dakota$51,050
#50Mississippi$50,980
#51 Lowest Oklahoma$48,710

Frequently asked questions

What is the median secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education salary in Tennessee?
The OEWS median is $61,860 per year (≈ $29.74 / hr) (2025), 14% below the U.S. average.
How much does a secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education make per hour in Tennessee?
About ≈ $29.74 / 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 $51,678 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education pay compare nationally?
The Tennessee median is 14% below the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $72,040.
Which states pay secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical educations the most?
Washington has the highest published OEWS median at $102,670. Tennessee ranks #35 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. $61,860 in Tennessee has about the same purchasing power as $67,334 at U.S. average prices.