Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Memphis, TN-MS-AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Memphis, TN-MS-AR

Median annual salary $62,030 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,830
90th percentile $76,160
Employed locally 1,320
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,830
    25th
    $57,940
    50th (median)
    $62,030
    75th
    $64,330
    90th
    $76,160

    Memphis economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,743 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 96% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 4% 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
    Knoxville, TN $60,830
    Johnson City, TN $51,480
    Clarksville, TN-KY $50,810
    Jackson, TN $50,480

    Related occupations in Memphis, TN-MS-AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $57,750
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,630
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,030
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,250
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $106,440
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Memphis, TN-MS-AR is 1.5% 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 Memphis?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $51,830 per year in Memphis, TN-MS-AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,940.