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Preschool Teacher Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$16.48 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,724/year ($2,477/month) for a single filer
Preschool Teacher pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $53,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,480 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,420 Preschool Teacher jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 25-2011, “Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Preschool Teacher salary of $34,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $29,724 — an effective tax rate of 13.3%.
| Gross (median) | $34,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,934 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,622 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,724 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,477 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Preschool Teacher make in Tennessee?
- The median Preschool Teacher salary in Tennessee is $34,280 per year ($16.48 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,290 and $53,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a Preschool Teacher in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $34,280, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $29,724 per year ($2,477 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.3%.
- How many Preschool Teacher jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 5,420 Preschool Teacher jobs in Tennessee in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Tennessee state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Tennessee.