Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Tennessee
$111,700avg. a year
Annual salary · 4,400 employed
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in Tennessee earn an average of $111,700 a year. That is $35,870 (24%) less than the U.S. average of $147,570. The best-paying metro area is Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $121,930.
$98,870Median pay
$111,700Average yearly
+13%Avg. pay since 2020
#39Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying Tennessee metro areas
Average pay for health specialties teachers, postsecondary by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
11,630 jobs
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
$121,930
a year
2910 jobs
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
$114,680
a year
3560 jobs
Knoxville, TN
$96,040
a year
430 jobs
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA
$77,530
a year
5140 jobs
Chattanooga, TN-GA
$71,950
a year
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Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Tennessee, charted
Pay over time
Tennessee, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Tennessee health specialties teachers, postsecondary work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Tennessee vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $147,570 | – |
| Tennessee | $111,700 | – |
| Arkansas | $205,560 | – |
| Mississippi | $166,400 | – |
| Missouri | $156,870 | – |
| Georgia | $153,130 | – |
| Virginia | $142,210 | – |
Related jobs in Tennessee
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$83,690
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$64,280
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$80,020
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$109,730
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$82,240
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$75,410
Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do health specialties teachers, postsecondary make in Tennessee?
The average is $111,700 a year, and the median is $98,870. That is $35,870 (24%) less than the U.S. average of $147,570.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($121,930), followed by Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($114,680). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Chattanooga, TN-GA ($71,950).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #39 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-1071. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national health specialties teachers, postsecondary page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.