TN · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 25-2011

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Tennessee

Median Annual Salary $35,980 -3% below national average (national: $37,120)
$41,080Mean Annual
$17Median Hourly
4,890Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$35,980
$26,980
10th pct.
$61,880
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$26,980$12.97
25th percentile$28,580$13.74
50th percentile (median)$35,980$17.30
75th percentile$51,290$24.66
90th percentile (top earners)$61,880$29.75
Mean (average)$41,080$19.75

How Tennessee Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Tennessee
Tennessee (current) $35,980
Nebraska $50,270 +40%
New Jersey $46,570 +29%
California $45,880 +28%
New York $45,580 +27%
District of Columbia $45,090 +25%
Massachusetts $45,030 +25%
Hawaii $44,780 +24%
Vermont $44,760 +24%

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Related Occupations in Tennessee

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Photographers $36,000 1,090
Security Guards $36,090 28,260
Skincare Specialists $36,090 1,400
Cooks, Restaurant $35,810 27,300
Tire Repairers and Changers $35,740 2,810
Tax Preparers $35,640 1,280

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Tennessee?

The mean preschool teachers, except special education salary in Tennessee is $41,080 per year. The median (middle) salary is $35,980 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Tennessee?

Entry-level preschool teachers, except special educations (10th percentile) in Tennessee typically earn around $26,980 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $28,580 per year.

What is the highest Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Tennessee?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Tennessee make approximately $61,880 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $51,290 per year.

How does the Tennessee Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary compare to the national average?

The median preschool teachers, except special education salary in Tennessee is $35,980, which is -3% below national average of $37,120.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes