Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Tennessee
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Tennessee
$60,330
National Median
$64,580
Employment
21,250
Entry Level (10th)
$47,240
Top Earners (90th)
$76,700
How Tennessee Compares
Tennessee pays $4,250 less than the national median for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical educations.
There are 6.49 secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education jobs per 1,000 workers in Tennessee (location quotient: 0.93).
Other States for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $99,640 | 14,730 |
| California | $98,710 | 96,050 |
| New York | $98,370 | 76,730 |
| Rhode Island | $89,040 | 5,030 |
| Massachusetts | $88,990 | 29,100 |
| New Jersey | $80,440 | 34,510 |
| Oregon | $79,600 | 10,640 |
| District of Columbia | $78,770 | 2,960 |
| Pennsylvania | $77,990 | 52,650 |
| Alaska | $77,730 | 2,780 |
| Connecticut | $77,270 | 15,410 |
| Maryland | $77,030 | 18,140 |
| Illinois | $77,020 | 47,890 |
| Ohio | $76,740 | 51,470 |
| Delaware | $75,420 | 5,410 |
| Utah | $74,280 | 11,340 |
| Georgia | $73,340 | 22,870 |
| New Hampshire | $69,340 | 5,860 |
| New Mexico | $66,960 | 6,810 |
| Michigan | $64,000 | 24,380 |