Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in East Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,010 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,180
90th percentile $79,660
Employed locally 240
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,180
    25th
    $49,240
    50th (median)
    $58,010
    75th
    $63,770
    90th
    $79,660

    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

    Related occupations in East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$51,170
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,750
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,450
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,190
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37,820
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$49,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in East Tennessee is 7.9% 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 East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,180 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,240.