History Professors in Tennessee
Considering a career as a History Professor in Tennessee?
You’re in luck! Jobs for History Professors in Tennessee are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for History Professors in Tennessee is growing faster than average.
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History Professors in Tennessee earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many History Professors Work in Tennessee?
In 2018, there were 500 History Professors working in the state.
There were 480 History Professors employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 20 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 270 History Professors working in it, which means Tennessee has more History Professors than average.
Job Projections for Tennessee
Jobs for History Professors in this state are growing at a rate of 10.9% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 10.4%.
Tennessee Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 60 annual job openings, and a total of 710 jobs for Tennessee History Professors in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 2,400 annual jobs and 29,700 total jobs in 2026.
What do History Professors Make in Tennessee?
In 2018 wages for History Professors ranged from $37,890 to $121,410 with $62,050 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in Tennessee is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Tennessee Metros for History Professors
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most History Professors.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | 200 | $70,010 |
| Knoxville, TN | 80 | n/a |
| Jackson, TN | 40 | $61,370 |
Top States for History Professors Employment
View the list below to see where most History Professors work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2,150 | $76,270 |
| New York | 2,050 | $80,470 |
| California | 1,380 | $95,160 |
| Virginia | 1,030 | $64,840 |
| Massachusetts | 1,030 | $82,720 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,000 | $83,200 |
| Ohio | 880 | $75,590 |
| Illinois | 780 | $80,660 |
| North Carolina | 770 | $65,650 |
| New Jersey | 750 | $80,960 |
| Michigan | 520 | $76,050 |
| Tennessee | 500 | $62,050 |
| Florida | 450 | $75,380 |
| Washington | 430 | $63,790 |
| Colorado | 360 | $62,080 |
| Missouri | 360 | $70,360 |
| Alabama | 350 | $63,440 |
| Minnesota | 340 | $74,340 |
| Wisconsin | 340 | $73,210 |
| Connecticut | 320 | $82,560 |
Below are the states where History Professors get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $105,790 |
| California | $95,160 |
| New Hampshire | $93,390 |
| Rhode Island | $92,340 |
| Idaho | $85,370 |
| Pennsylvania | $83,200 |
| Massachusetts | $82,720 |
| Connecticut | $82,560 |
| New Jersey | $80,960 |
| Illinois | $80,660 |
Related Careers in TN
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| Occupation | TN Employment Total |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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