High School Physical Education Teacher Salary in Knoxville, TN

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a High School Physical Education Teacher in Knoxville, TN is $55,401. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $38,024 to a high of $78,649, with most professionals earning between $46,305 and $67,570.

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Common responsibilities of a High School Physical Education Teacher

Works cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning a balanced physical education program.

November 22, 2022

Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects.

September 18, 2022

Provides high quality instruction through knowledge of differentiated instructional practices and data-driven instructional decision-making.

March 13, 2023

Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of all students using data-driven decision-making.

March 26, 2023

Lead students in creating and presenting multi-media projects when such assignments enhance student learning.

April 24, 2023

Demonstrates a commitment to equity through culturally relevant teaching practices through the design and implementation of instruction and high expectations for all students.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for High School Physical Education Teacher in Knoxville, TN

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55401

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67570

55401

What is the average salary for High School Physical Education Teacher in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of High School Physical Education Teacher in Knoxville, TN. The base salary for High School Physical Education Teacher ranges from $46,305 to $67,570 with the average base salary of $55,401. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,305 to $67,570 with the average total cash compensation of $55,401.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$55,401	$46,305 - $67,570
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$55,401	$46,305 - $67,570

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

High School Physical Education Teacher Salary Near Knoxville, TN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Asheville, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,391 - $67,695	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Johnson City, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,225 - $64,536	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Kingsport, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,392 - $64,779	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Chattanooga, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,780 - $66,804	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Greenville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,703 - $68,152	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,300 - $67,563	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN

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About Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a population of 178,874 as of the 2010 census, making it the state's third largest city after Nashville and Memphis. Knoxville is the principal city of the Knoxville Metropolitan Statistical Area, which, in 2016, was 868,546, up 0.9 percent, or 7,377 people, from to 2015. The KMSA is, in turn, the central component of the Knoxville-Sevierville-La Follette Combined Statistical Area, which, in 2013, had a population of 1,096,961. First settled in 178...

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