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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$66,390
- Cleveland$65,190
- Chattanooga$63,500
- Knoxville$62,910
- Morristown$62,680
- Memphis$62,280
- Clarksville$60,940
- Kingsport$60,600
- Jackson$59,510
- Johnson City$57,310
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $66,390 | $64,710 | $60,240 | $55,524 | 96 |
| Cleveland | $65,190 | $63,380 | $61,370 | $54,560 | 88 |
| Chattanooga | $63,500 | $65,100 | $51,470 | $53,202 | 91 |
| Knoxville | $62,910 | $63,130 | $50,530 | $52,728 | 93 |
| Morristown | $62,680 | $61,300 | $54,960 | $52,543 | 86 |
| Memphis | $62,280 | $62,230 | $52,870 | $52,222 | 92 |
| Clarksville | $60,940 | $60,720 | $49,860 | $51,145 | 91 |
| Kingsport | $60,600 | $61,990 | $50,680 | $50,872 | 86 |
| Jackson | $59,510 | $59,700 | $52,080 | $49,996 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $57,310 | $60,180 | $50,330 | $48,229 | 88 |
*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.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in other states
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary by city and state
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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 25-2031.
- 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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