The annual salary statistics of postsecondary recreation and fitness studies teachers in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, Tennessee is shown in Table 1. The wage information of postsecondary recreation and fitness studies teachers in South Central 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].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $26,120 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $28,980 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $34,340 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $42,020 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $65,130 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for postsecondary recreation and fitness studies teachers in South Central 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 $65,130. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $34,340. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $26,120.
From Table 3 we note that the median annual salary of $34,340 in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area is in the middle of salary range for postsecondary recreation and fitness studies teachers in state of Tennessee. In comparison, the annual salary of postsecondary recreation and fitness studies teachers in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area is 57.1 percent (57.1%) lower than that in the highest paying Knoxville and 19.3 percent (19.3%) higher than that in the lowest paying Chattanooga.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Knoxville | |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | |
| Chattanooga |