Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Tennessee

Physics teachers, postsecondary in Tennessee earn the most in Knoxville (average $112,720 a year) and the least in Memphis ($82,760), across the 3 Tennessee metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physics teachers, postsecondary average at $97,590 and the median at $80,630 for 340 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $111,460.

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Tennessee

Knoxville$112,720
Nashville$107,570
Memphis$82,760

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Knoxville	$112,720	$99,090	$65,600	$88,129	93
Nashville	$107,570	$87,460	$67,530	$84,505	96
Memphis	$82,760	$80,630	$64,540	$67,052	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Tennessee

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1054.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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