Self-Enrichment Teachers pay in Tennessee
$46,410avg. a year
$22.31 an hour · 3,530 employed
Self-Enrichment Teachers in Tennessee earn an average of $46,410 a year. That is $8,330 (15%) less than the U.S. average of $54,740. The best-paying metro area is Chattanooga, TN-GA at $47,860.
$38,730Median pay
$22.31Average hourly
+26%Avg. pay since 2020
#32Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Tennessee metro areas
Average pay for self-enrichment teachers by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
1220 jobs
Chattanooga, TN-GA
$47,860
$23.01 an hour
21,260 jobs
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
$47,780
$22.97 an hour
390 jobs
Johnson City, TN
$47,480
$22.83 an hour
4210 jobs
Clarksville, TN-KY
$46,450
$22.33 an hour
570 jobs
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA
$44,510
$21.40 an hour
6420 jobs
Knoxville, TN
$44,390
$21.34 an hour
7710 jobs
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
$40,140
$19.30 an hour
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Self-Enrichment Teachers pay in Tennessee, charted
Pay over time
Tennessee, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Tennessee self-enrichment teachers 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 | $54,740 | $26.32 |
| Tennessee | $46,410 | $22.31 |
| Virginia | $59,120 | $28.42 |
| Georgia | $55,630 | $26.74 |
| North Carolina | $47,770 | $22.97 |
| Missouri | $46,040 | $22.14 |
| Kentucky | $44,900 | $21.59 |
Related jobs in Tennessee
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31,740
- Tutors$52,310
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,660
- 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
Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do self-enrichment teachers make in Tennessee?
The average is $46,410 a year, and the median is $38,730. That is $8,330 (15%) less than the U.S. average of $54,740.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$22.31 an hour on average; the median is $18.62.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA ($47,860), followed by Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($47,780). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($40,140).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #32 of 51 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 25-3021. 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 self-enrichment teachers 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.