SOC 25-1063 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary — Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · 1 metro areas compared
In Knoxville, TN the median wage for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary reaches $162,850 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Knoxville, TN the median wage for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary reaches $162,850 a year. That is 31.4% more than the national median of $123,920. Pay ranges from under $72,810 at the tenth percentile to more than $269,150 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $100,830 to $162,850.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Nashville records the highest median at $129,360. Of the 536 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 11th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,810 | −41.2% |
| 25th | $100,830 | −18.6% |
| Median (50th) | $162,850 | +31.4% |
| 75th | $162,850 | +31.4% |
| 90th | $269,150 | +117.2% |
| Mean | $145,460 | +17.4% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville | $129,360 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Knoxville run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $162,850 goes as far as $177,203 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 43.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$162,850as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$177,203US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $162,850 a year, 31.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $72,810 to $269,150 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Nashville, at $129,360.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in Knoxville, TN?
The median annual wage is $162,850, 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 $123,920, so pay in Knoxville, TN is 31.4% 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 Knoxville, TN earns more than $269,150 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $72,810 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 $129,360 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Knoxville, TN. 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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