Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Tennessee | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $59,980 | $72,224 | -17% |
| Median hourly wage | $28.84 | $34.72 | -17% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $65,267.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Elementary School Teacher in Tennessee is $59,980, or about $28.84 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Elementary School Teachers is $72,224. Tennessee is -17% below the national median.
Entry-level elementary school teachers in Tennessee typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 28,240 elementary school teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $59,980, Tennessee offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.