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

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

Median annual salary $60,830 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,020
90th percentile $71,290
Employed locally 400
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,020
    25th
    $48,340
    50th (median)
    $60,830
    75th
    $61,250
    90th
    $71,290

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 87% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 13% 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
    Johnson City, TN $51,480
    Clarksville, TN-KY $50,810
    Jackson, TN $50,480

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,370
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$23,350
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,800
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,060
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$66,670
    Instructional Coordinators$63,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Knoxville, TN is 3.4% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,020 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,340.