Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Tennessee
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Tennessee earn an average of $41,170 a year. That is $1,860 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $43,030. The best-paying metro area is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $43,530.
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Average pay for preschool teachers, except special education by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
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Tennessee vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $43,030 | $20.69 |
| Tennessee | $41,170 | $19.79 |
| Georgia | $47,920 | $23.04 |
| Virginia | $42,490 | $20.43 |
| Missouri | $39,030 | $18.76 |
| Arkansas | $38,180 | $18.36 |
| North Carolina | $37,340 | $17.95 |
Related jobs in Tennessee
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,850
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,950
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,030
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$63,380
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$61,990
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$62,030
Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do preschool teachers, except special education make in Tennessee?
The average is $41,170 a year, and the median is $34,280. That is $1,860 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $43,030.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$19.79 an hour on average; the median is $16.48.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($43,530), followed by Jackson, TN ($41,450). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Cleveland, TN ($30,540).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #27 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.