Preschool Teacher Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Median in Tennessee
$34,280
$16.48 an hour
10th percentile
$27,160
90th percentile
$64,480
Jobs (wage & salary)
5,420
The median annual wage for preschool teachers, except special education in Tennessee was $34,280 in May 2025, $3,860 (10%) below the national median of $38,140.
The middle half earned between $29,290 (25th percentile) and $53,450 (75th percentile).
Tennessee ranks 42 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,160 | $13.06 |
| 25th | $29,290 | $14.08 |
| 50th (median) | $34,280 | $16.48 |
| 75th | $53,450 | $25.70 |
| 90th | $64,480 | $31.00 |
| Mean (average) | $41,170 | $19.79 |
SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Tennessee, BLS OEWS May 2025.