Postsecondary English Language and Literature Teacher Salary in Eastern Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, Tennessee

The annual salary statistics of postsecondary english language and literature teachers in Eastern Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, Tennessee is shown in Table 1. The wage data of postsecondary english language and literature teachers in Eastern Tennessee nonmetropolitan area is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].

Table 1. Annual Salary of Postsecondary English Language and Literature Teachers in Eastern Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, Tennessee

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$32,180
25th Percentile Wage
$36,560
50th Percentile Wage
$42,430
75th Percentile Wage
$46,830
90th Percentile Wage
$49,460

Table 1 shows the average annual salary for postsecondary english language and literature teachers in Eastern Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, Tennessee in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $49,460. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $42,430. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $32,180.

Median salary trend

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of postsecondary english language and literature teachers from 2012 to 2017. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2022.

YearMedian Salary Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$42,430
0.90% 0.90%
2012
$42,050
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Table 2. Compare Postsecondary English Language and Literature Teacher Salary in Eastern Tennessee nonmetropolitan area with Other Tennessee Cities

From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $42,430, Eastern Tennessee nonmetropolitan area is the lowest paying city for postsecondary english language and literature teachers in state of Tennessee, following city of Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (median annual salary of $62,650). Also we note that in comparison, the annual salary of postsecondary english language and literature teachers in Eastern Tennessee nonmetropolitan area is about 32.3 percent (32.3%) lower than that of the highest paying city Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin.

Cities/Areas Median Annual Salary
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin
$62,650
Memphis
$60,890
Jackson
$58,810
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area
$58,400
Johnson City
$58,240
Knoxville
$57,320
Western Tennessee nonmetropolitan area
$55,420
Chattanooga
$48,490
Eastern Tennessee nonmetropolitan area
$42,430

See also: Top paying jobs in Eastern Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, Tennessee.