How much does a K-12 Teacher make in Tennessee? The average K-12 Teacher salary in Tennessee is $53,700 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $44,800 and $65,500. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

K-12 Teacher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile K-12 Teacher Salary $36,697 TN March 26, 2024
25th Percentile K-12 Teacher Salary $44,800 TN March 26, 2024
50th Percentile K-12 Teacher Salary $53,700 TN March 26, 2024
75th Percentile K-12 Teacher Salary $65,500 TN March 26, 2024
90th Percentile K-12 Teacher Salary $76,243 TN March 26, 2024
25% $44,800 10% $36,697 90% $76,243 75% $65,500 $53,700 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description

The K-12 Teacher develops and implements grade appropriate course work, activities, and assessments to meet the academic needs of children in a K-12 classroom setting. Prepares lesson plans and instructs students in an assigned school. Being a K-12 Teacher assesses and documents students' progress. Evaluates and monitors student's performance. In addition, K-12 Teacher participates in development and implementation of Individual Education Plans for specific students. Resolves classroom issues and conflicts. May participate in implementing special programs for students. May supervise teaching assistants. Requires a bachelor's degree. May require specific state-level teaching license. Typically requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Typically reports to a principal. Being a K-12 Teacher occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Working as a K-12 Teacher typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Adams, TN Avg. Salary $52,152 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adamsville, TN Avg. Salary $49,487 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Afton, TN Avg. Salary $50,993 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, TN Avg. Salary $53,891 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alcoa, TN Avg. Salary $53,138 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alexandria, TN Avg. Salary $54,181 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allardt, TN Avg. Salary $52,732 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allons, TN Avg. Salary $53,485 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allred, TN Avg. Salary $52,732 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alpine, TN Avg. Salary $52,732 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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