SOC 25-1051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary — Tennessee
Tennessee
Median pay for this occupation in Tennessee is $85,020 a year, trailing the national median of $103,170 by 17.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Tennessee is $85,020 a year, trailing the national median of $103,170 by 17.6%. Half of workers earn between $63,030 and $104,060. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $50,250 and the ninetieth at $127,530.
The area has 120 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.0 of every thousand jobs. Among the 40 states with published data for this occupation, Tennessee ranks 33rd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 123rd of 730 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,250 | −51.3% |
| 25th | $63,030 | −38.9% |
| Median (50th) | $85,020 | −17.6% |
| 75th | $104,060 | +0.9% |
| 90th | $127,530 | +23.6% |
| Mean | $89,080 | −13.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tennessee run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $85,020 goes as far as $92,514 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$85,020as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$92,514US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $85,020 a year, 17.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,250 to $127,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 33rd of 40 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Tennessee?
The median annual wage is $85,020, 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 $103,170, so pay in Tennessee is 17.6% lower. 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 $127,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,250 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 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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