For 11 Tennessee Public Colleges, the average faculty salary is $87,056 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $112,800 at Tennessee Public Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $91,593 at Tennessee Public Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $78,567 at Tennessee Public Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $58,495 at Tennessee Public Colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $58,858 at Tennessee Public Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $57,647 at Tennessee Public Colleges.
Tennessee Public Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at Tennessee Public Colleges by academic rank. You can filter the table to compare specific type of colleges of your choice.
| School Name | All Rank Average | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Instructor | Lecturer | No Academic Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville, TN | $81,355 | $97,695 | $81,578 | $70,219 | $56,796 | - | $71,686 |
| East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City, TN | $77,109 | $92,036 | $83,826 | $71,993 | $63,682 | $50,096 | $69,076 |
| The University of Tennessee SouthernPulaski, TN | $60,143 | $64,267 | $65,343 | $58,636 | $55,723 | - | - |
| University of MemphisMemphis, TN | $87,855 | $119,674 | $93,055 | $81,567 | $58,596 | - | - |
| Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro, TN | $87,588 | $111,756 | $91,192 | $81,164 | $58,860 | $55,143 | $52,500 |
| The University of Tennessee-ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN | $91,410 | $130,780 | $99,523 | $78,823 | $50,792 | $57,682 | - |
| The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN | $117,140 | $169,285 | $121,603 | $96,691 | $72,787 | $74,012 | $47,650 |
| The University of Tennessee-MartinMartin, TN | $75,371 | $90,627 | $84,060 | $72,539 | $54,907 | $54,829 | - |
| Tennessee State UniversityNashville, TN | $79,675 | $100,045 | $82,892 | $73,809 | $47,443 | - | $57,000 |
| Tennessee Technological UniversityCookeville, TN | $84,887 | $106,507 | $85,271 | $82,737 | $57,434 | $61,383 | $47,970 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science CenterMemphis, TN | $115,086 | $158,124 | $119,182 | $96,061 | $66,422 | - | - |
Highest Faculty Salary in Tennessee
- Vanderbilt University $148,484
- The University of Tennessee-Knoxville $117,140
- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center $115,086
- Belmont University $94,917
- Baptist Health Sciences University $93,174
- The University of the South $91,418
- The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga $91,410
- University of Memphis $87,855
- Middle Tennessee State University $87,588
- Rhodes College $85,478