Elementary School Teacher Salary in Nashville, TN
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$61,169
Hourly Rate
$29.41
/hour
Jobs in Area
1,346
employed
Elementary School Teacher Salary Range in Nashville, TN
Annual Salary Range
$40k
10th percentile
$50k
25th
$75k
75th
$89k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $40,143 | $19.30 |
| 25th Percentile | $49,504 | $23.80 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $61,169 | $29.41 |
| 75th Percentile | $75,093 | $36.10 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $88,930 | $42.75 |
| Average (Mean) | $65,289 | $31.39 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Elementary School Teacher salary in Nashville, TN is $61,169 per year or $29.41 per hour as of 2024. 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 2024. The geographic area covered is the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/23/2026
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How Nashville, TN Compares
vs National Average
$63,670
vs Tennessee Average
$63,905
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$61,975
Cost of living in Nashville, TN is 1.3% below the national average.
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