DOL Median (Tennessee)
$39,541
vs National
-8.2%
National: $43,067BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,788
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$39,541
-8.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,067
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Tennessee earns $39,541 in nominal terms, which is 8.2% below the national average of $43,067. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,788 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Resurrection Catholic School | $40,000 | 3 |
| LAMPLIGHTER MONTESSORI SCHOOL, INC. | $39,541 | 1 |
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How much does a Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education make in Tennessee?
The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Tennessee is $39,541 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education?
A Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Tennessee earns 8.2% less than the national median of $43,067, or $43,788 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.