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 168 high-paying for you in Knoxville, TN. These teaching jobs pay well, with salaries between $23,395 to $124,659 per hour. Popular roles include Adjunct Instructor, Tutor and Instructor.

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Updated Nov 10, 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

$33.25 per hour

Tennessee

$37.21 per hour

Educator

Knoxville

$30.64 per hour

Tennessee

$16.93 per hour

Instructor

Knoxville

$30.12 per hour

Tennessee

$25.67 per hour

Assistant Professor

Knoxville

$62,011 per year

Tennessee

$63,283 per year

Tutor

Knoxville

$17.88 per hour

Tennessee

$24.57 per hour

Substitute Teacher

Knoxville

$16.42 per hour

Tennessee

$16.23 per hour

Lead Teacher

Knoxville

$15.98 per hour

Tennessee

$15.59 per hour

Teacher

Knoxville

$14.68 per hour

Tennessee

$18.58 per hour

Assistant Teacher

Knoxville

$14.48 per hour

Tennessee

$15.49 per hour

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