Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Chattanooga

In Chattanooga (TN), the median pay for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $63,030 a year. About 1,060 people work in this job there.

$63,030Median yearly pay
$50,280–$66,310Middle half of workers, yearly
1,060People in this job in Chattanooga (TN)

That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($64,370). It is 4% higher than the Tennessee median ($60,690).

Pay range for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Chattanooga (TN)

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$48,800
25% of workers$50,280
Half of workers (median)$63,030
75% of workers$66,310
90% of workers$76,200

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Tennessee metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Knoxville$63,4101,830
Chattanooga (this page)$63,0301,060
Johnson City$63,010370
Cleveland$61,760240
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin$61,0904,010
Kingsport-Bristol$60,600590
Morristown$60,180390
Clarksville$59,520660
Memphis$58,3801,750
Jackson$55,860430

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

Education, experience and outlook for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 38,800 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Chattanooga (TN)

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,830
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,100

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