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

In Chattanooga (TN), the median pay for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $65,100 a year. About 1,790 people work in this job there.

$65,100Median yearly pay
$51,470–$73,280Middle half of workers, yearly
1,790People in this job in Chattanooga (TN)

That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($72,040). It is 5% higher than the Tennessee median ($61,860).

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

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$47,880
25% of workers$51,470
Half of workers (median)$65,100
75% of workers$73,280
90% of workers$82,060

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Chattanooga (this page)$65,1001,790
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin$64,7106,080
Cleveland$63,380280
Knoxville$63,1302,820
Memphis$62,2304,860
Kingsport-Bristol$61,990790
Morristown$61,300330
Clarksville$60,720930
Johnson City$60,180640
Jackson$59,700580

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

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

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 63,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Chattanooga (TN)

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,830
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,030

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