Elementary school teacher salary tennessee

The average pay for an Elementary School Teacher is $53,007 a year and $25 an hour in Dyersburg, Tennessee, United States. The average salary range for an Elementary School Teacher is between $38,340 and $65,195. On average, a Bachelor's Degree is the highest level of education for an Elementary School Teacher. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Dyersburg, Tennessee.

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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Elementary School Teachers?

The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development found that Tennessee math teacher salary expectations were at a median of $50,699 during 2013. The Department reported that beginning salaries averaged $29,481 per year, yet those in the experienced bracket averaged quite a bit more at $68,890. It was also apparent that salary was relative to location:

Kingsport/Bristol

• Entry: $33,419
• Median: $55,155
• Experienced: $72,921

Chattanooga

• Entry: $37,356
• Median: $52,217
• Experienced: $62,535

Memphis

• Entry: $31,608
• Median: $49,890
• Experienced: $68,178

Nashville/Davidson/Murfreesboro

• Entry: $23,669
• Median: $48,405
• Experienced: $56,248

Knoxville

• Entry: $25,684
• Median: $48,198
• Experienced: $75,317

For further salary information regarding math teachers in Tennessee, please see the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ table below:

Tenn. Code Ann. §49-3-306(h) requires districts to create and implement differentiated pay plans.  Per State Board of Education Strategic Compensation Policy 5.600, each differentiated pay plan submitted to the department shall include compensation for educators based on, at minimum, one of the following criteria:

  •  High-needs subject areas and schools, sometimes referred to as hard-to-staff subjects or schools

  •  Instructional roles and/or responsibilities

  •  Performance

Differentiated Pay Process for 2021-22

The submission process for the 2021-22 differentiated pay process is now available.  Districts should submit their plans electronically using the 2021-22 Differentiated Pay Plan submission form.  Submission includes:

  • 2021-22 Differentiated Pay Plan

  • Implementation update on 2020-21 Differentiated Pay Plan(based on payouts to teachers during the 2020-21 school year)

  • 2021-22 Salary Schedule(upload in excel format)

All differentiated pay plans are due no later than 5 p.m. CT on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.

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How much does a Teacher Elementary School make in Tennessee? The average Teacher Elementary School salary in Tennessee is $54,664 as of September 27, 2021, but the range typically falls between $44,778 and $64,836. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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How do elementary school teacher salaries compare to similar careers?

Elementary school teachers earn about the same as related careers in Tennessee. On average, they make less than physical education teachers but more than clergies.

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