SOC 25-1041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary — Tennessee
Tennessee · 1 metro areas compared
In Tennessee the median wage for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary reaches $128,270 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Tennessee the median wage for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary reaches $128,270 a year. That is 30.0% more than the national median of $98,700. Pay ranges from under $78,470 at the tenth percentile to more than $160,720 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $101,410 to $132,310.
The area has 350 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.88 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Tennessee ranks number 4th out of 39 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Nashville records the highest median at $99,200. Of the 730 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 41st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,470 | −20.5% |
| 25th | $101,410 | +2.7% |
| Median (50th) | $128,270 | +30.0% |
| 75th | $132,310 | +34.1% |
| 90th | $160,720 | +62.8% |
| Mean | $120,960 | +22.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville | $99,200 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tennessee run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $128,270 goes as far as $139,576 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 41.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$128,270as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$139,576US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $128,270 a year, 30.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $78,470 to $160,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 350 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 4th of 39 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Nashville, at $99,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Tennessee?
The median annual wage is $128,270, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $98,700, so pay in Tennessee is 30.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Tennessee earns more than $160,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $78,470 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Nashville, at $99,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 350 jobs in this occupation in Tennessee. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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