Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Tennessee

Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary in Tennessee earn the most in Nashville (average $89,870 a year) and the least in Memphis ($81,780), across the 2 Tennessee metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary average at $80,400 and the median at $74,090 for 490 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $92,040.

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Tennessee

Nashville$89,870
Memphis$81,780

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Nashville	$89,870	$77,910	$66,810	$72,054	96
Memphis	$81,780	$77,330	$63,030	$66,362	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Tennessee

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1126.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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