Business Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Tennessee

In Tennessee, the median pay for business teachers, postsecondary is $85,950 a year. About 1,260 people work in this job there.

$85,950Median yearly pay

$65,060–$132,980Middle half of workers, yearly

1,260People in this job in Tennessee

That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($99,080). Tennessee ranks 28th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for business teachers, postsecondary in Tennessee

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$53,780
25% of workers	$65,060
Half of workers (median)	$85,950
75% of workers	$132,980
90% of workers	$169,710

Business Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Tennessee metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Knoxville	$103,010	260
Chattanooga	$97,640	100
Memphis	$96,180	220
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin	$80,660	360

Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for business teachers, postsecondary

Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
Job outlook: +5.9% over ten years, faster than average · about 7,600 openings a year (BLS)

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Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,050

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.