Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary is $29.96 an hour ($62,310 a year). About 2,140 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($63,820). Tennessee ranks 28th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.58 | $38,640 |
| 25% of workers | $24.07 | $50,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.96 | $62,310 |
| 75% of workers | $37.28 | $77,550 |
| 90% of workers | $43.83 | $91,170 |
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson City | $75,010 | 100 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $64,700 | 570 |
| Knoxville | $64,490 | 190 |
| Jackson | $63,440 | 60 |
| Memphis | $60,670 | 420 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $60,360 | 60 |
| Chattanooga | $60,350 | 240 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 8,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Training and Development Specialists | $62,280 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $74,390 |
| Tutors | $50,280 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | $61,700 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $58,070 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,640 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $62,270 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,600 |
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