Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Cleveland, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, TN

Median annual salary $48,530 -23% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,660
90th percentile $58,580
Employed locally 60
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,660
    25th
    $48,530
    50th (median)
    $48,530
    75th
    $58,580
    90th
    $58,580

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 76% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $62,540
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $62,440
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $62,030
    Knoxville, TN $60,830
    Johnson City, TN $51,480
    Clarksville, TN-KY $50,810

    Related occupations in Cleveland, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,060
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,750
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,030
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,760
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $25,610
    Instructional Coordinators $61,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Cleveland, TN is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Cleveland, TN is 23% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Cleveland?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,660 per year in Cleveland, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,530.