Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for health specialties teachers, postsecondary is $98,870 a year. About 4,400 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($107,310). Tennessee ranks 31st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for health specialties teachers, postsecondary in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $48,030 |
| 25% of workers | $68,720 |
| Half of workers (median) | $98,870 |
| 75% of workers | $131,490 |
| 90% of workers | $168,570 |
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $128,860 | 1,630 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $97,260 | 910 |
| Knoxville | $81,570 | 560 |
| Chattanooga | $61,350 | 140 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $60,320 | 30 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for health specialties teachers, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional 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: +17.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 24,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $81,500 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $62,310 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,050 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,390 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,940 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,010 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,950 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,240 |
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