Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for career/technical education teachers, secondary school is $61,700 a year. About 2,940 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($66,270). Tennessee ranks 34th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for career/technical education teachers, secondary school in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $49,480 |
| 25% of workers | $52,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $61,700 |
| 75% of workers | $65,500 |
| 90% of workers | $77,450 |
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $65,500 | 450 |
| Chattanooga | $64,270 | 280 |
| Knoxville | $63,530 | 340 |
| Cleveland | $62,560 | 60 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $62,450 | 800 |
| Clarksville | $61,780 | 60 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $61,740 | 160 |
| Johnson City | $60,600 | 100 |
| Jackson | $59,120 | 80 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for career/technical education teachers, secondary school
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 6,400 openings a year (BLS)
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