High-paying teaching jobs in Knoxville

Teaching involves guiding students in learning academic subjects by crafting engaging lessons. Teachers develop curricula, assess student progress, and foster a supportive environment. They exhibit patience, communication skills, and subject knowledge.


We found 166 high-paying for you in Knoxville, TN. These teaching jobs pay well, with salaries between $33,535 to $124,659 per hour. Popular roles include Adjunct Instructor, Tutor and Instructor.

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Updated Nov 05, 2026
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Knoxville, TN
Tennessee
Job openings (Knoxville)

Associate Professor

Knoxville

$124,659 per year

Tennessee

$88,062 per year

Adjunct Instructor

Knoxville

$33.18 per hour

Tennessee

$36.53 per hour

Educator

Knoxville

$30.64 per hour

Tennessee

$16.87 per hour

Instructor

Knoxville

$30.19 per hour

Tennessee

$26.07 per hour

Special Education Teacher

Knoxville

$1,199 per week

Tennessee

$1,164 per week

Assistant Professor

Knoxville

$62,011 per year

Tennessee

$63,283 per year

Tutor

Knoxville

$17.65 per hour

Tennessee

$24.40 per hour

Substitute Teacher

Knoxville

$16.42 per hour

Tennessee

$16.18 per hour

School Teacher

Knoxville

$16.36 per hour

Tennessee

$20.68 per hour

Lead Teacher

Knoxville

$15.66 per hour

Tennessee

$15.53 per hour

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