Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for teaching assistants, except postsecondary is $29,210 a year. About 23,280 people work in this job there.
That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($36,780). Tennessee ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22,010 |
| 25% of workers | $23,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29,210 |
| 75% of workers | $36,870 |
| 90% of workers | $40,310 |
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $32,620 | 6,060 |
| Chattanooga | $29,840 | 1,210 |
| Memphis | $29,330 | 4,280 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $29,260 | 1,410 |
| Jackson | $29,190 | 850 |
| Johnson City | $28,370 | 750 |
| Knoxville | $26,960 | 3,070 |
| Clarksville | $26,520 | 1,070 |
| Morristown | $26,200 | 450 |
| Cleveland | $23,940 | 390 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for teaching assistants, except postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Some college, no degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 176,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Instructional Coordinators | $74,390 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $59,610 |
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