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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Tennessee
- Johnson City$77,150
- Nashville$68,150
- Knoxville$64,240
- Jackson$62,750
- Memphis$62,360
- Chattanooga$61,420
- Kingsport$54,140
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City | $77,150 | $75,010 | $65,060 | $63,105 | 88 |
| Nashville | $68,150 | $64,700 | $50,750 | $56,774 | 96 |
| Knoxville | $64,240 | $64,490 | $50,360 | $53,797 | 93 |
| Jackson | $62,750 | $63,440 | $49,130 | $52,600 | 86 |
| Memphis | $62,360 | $60,670 | $47,430 | $52,286 | 92 |
| Chattanooga | $61,420 | $60,350 | $54,330 | $51,531 | 91 |
| Kingsport | $54,140 | $60,360 | $42,200 | $45,681 | 86 |
*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.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Career/Technical Education 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 25-1194.
- 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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