Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $51,480 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,710
90th percentile $74,700
Employed locally 80
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,710
    25th
    $49,940
    50th (median)
    $51,480
    75th
    $64,050
    90th
    $74,700

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 92% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 8% 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
    Clarksville, TN-KY $50,810
    Jackson, TN $50,480

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $24,210
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $51,390
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,180
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,010
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $25,520
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $59,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Johnson City, TN is 18.3% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,710 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,940.