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Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$98,260
- Knoxville$96,210
- Memphis$77,430
- Chattanooga$73,870
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $98,260 | $78,810 | $67,030 | $77,956 | 96 |
| Knoxville | $96,210 | $78,210 | $62,620 | $76,514 | 93 |
| Memphis | $77,430 | $72,100 | $59,330 | $63,302 | 92 |
| Chattanooga | $73,870 | $61,570 | $59,840 | $60,798 | 91 |
*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.
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Mathematical Science 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 25-1022.
- 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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