English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Tennessee

In Tennessee, the median pay for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary is $64,220 a year. About 1,150 people work in this job there.

$64,220Median yearly pay

$59,070–$78,850Middle half of workers, yearly

1,150People in this job in Tennessee

That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($78,760). Tennessee ranks 37th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary in Tennessee

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$48,580
25% of workers	$59,070
Half of workers (median)	$64,220
75% of workers	$78,850
90% of workers	$99,170

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Tennessee metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Memphis	$77,400	160
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin	$66,170	310
Knoxville	$64,220	230
Chattanooga	$59,830	110
Kingsport-Bristol	$59,120	40

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

Education, experience and outlook for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary

Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
Job outlook: 0% over ten years, little or no change · about 4,500 openings a year (BLS)

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Job	Median yearly pay
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$72,030
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$72,390
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,870
Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,950
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,050
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,240
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,940
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,640

Other job titles for this job

Humanities ProfessorAdjunct English InstructorAdjunct Writing InstructorChildren S Literature ProfessorClassics TeacherComposition InstructorComposition ProfessorComposition TeacherContemporary English Literature ProfessorCreative Writing English ProfessorCreative Writing ProfessorCreative Writing Teacher

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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.