Professor salary in Tennessee

Average salary
$78,000/yr
Based on 1,133 income tax records
$37,000
$193,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$60K
 
$72K
 
$84K
 
$85K
$37,000
$193,500
How much do Professors make?
The average total salary for a Professor is $78,000 per year. This is based on data from 1,133 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Professor and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Professor salary can vary between $37,000 to $193,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Professor salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Vanderbilt University Medical Ce, Tennessee
14 income tax records
$164,000/yr
$93K – $223K
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Vanderbilt University, Tennessee
94 income tax records
$121,500/yr
$65K – $282K
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Belmont University, Tennessee
41 income tax records
$99,500/yr
$60K – $178K
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The University Of Tennessee, Tennessee
202 income tax records
$96,500/yr
$42K – $209K
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University Of Memphis, Tennessee
64 income tax records
$83,500/yr
$46K – $180K
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Tn Technological Univ, Tennessee
32 income tax records
$81,500/yr
$50K – $165K
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Austin Peay State University, Tennessee
40 income tax records
$80,500/yr
$55K – $127K
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Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee
78 income tax records
$79,000/yr
$45K – $158K
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East Tennessee State University, Tennessee
50 income tax records
$77,000/yr
$41K – $135K
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Lipscomb University, Tennessee
22 income tax records
$77,000/yr
$43K – $104K
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Tennessee State University, Tennessee
29 income tax records
$72,000/yr
$41K – $105K
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Southwest Tenn Comm Coll, Tennessee
11 income tax records
$71,500/yr
$54K – $89K
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University Of The South, Tennessee
17 income tax records
$69,500/yr
$50K – $102K
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Rhodes College, Tennessee
18 income tax records
$67,500/yr
$51K – $106K
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Pellissippi State Comm Coll, Tennessee
20 income tax records
$66,500/yr
$47K – $84K
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Roane State Community College, Tennessee
11 income tax records
$66,500/yr
$51K – $100K
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Chattanooga State Comm College, Tennessee
11 income tax records
$63,000/yr
$55K – $83K
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Volunteer State Community Colleg, Tennessee
17 income tax records
$61,500/yr
$43K – $76K

Professor demographics in Tennessee

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25% are single
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75% are married
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55% have kids
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75% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Professors in Tennessee

1,133 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a professor in Tennessee is $78,000 per year. Professor salaries in Tennessee can vary between $37,000 to $193,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 1,133 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as professor.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for professors in Tennessee: Vanderbilt University Medical Ce ($164,000 a year), Vanderbilt University ($121,500 a year), and Belmont University ($99,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for professors in Tennessee: Farragut, TN ($110,500 a year), Collierville, TN ($110,000 a year), and Franklin, TN ($108,500 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.