Secondary School Teacher Salary in Nashville, TN
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$60,230
Hourly Rate
$28.96
/hour
Jobs in Area
1,082
employed
Secondary School Teacher Salary Range in Nashville, TN
Annual Salary Range
$41k
10th percentile
$50k
25th
$74k
75th
$85k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $40,550 | $19.50 |
| 25th Percentile | $50,048 | $24.06 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $60,230 | $28.96 |
| 75th Percentile | $74,142 | $35.65 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $85,087 | $40.91 |
| Average (Mean) | $64,634 | $31.07 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Secondary School Teacher salary in Nashville, TN is $60,230 per year or $28.96 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Nashville, TN Compares
vs National Average
$62,360
vs Tennessee Average
$58,490
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$61,023
Cost of living in Nashville, TN is 1.3% below the national average.
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