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Middle School Teachers in Tennessee earned a median of $60,690 a year (— an hour) in May 2025, 6% below the national median of $64,370; 13,060 were employed there, ranking #39 of 53 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $60,690 | $64,370 |
| Mean annual wage | $61,030 | $72,030 |
| Median hourly wage | — | — |
| 10th percentile | $48,540 | $48,080 |
| 25th percentile | $50,780 | $58,530 |
| 75th percentile | $64,650 | $80,490 |
| 90th percentile | $76,830 | $102,540 |
| Employment | 13,060 | 620,090 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.984 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.00 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.