Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in South Central Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $58,180 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,140
90th percentile $62,420
Employed locally 200
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,140
    25th
    $49,790
    50th (median)
    $58,180
    75th
    $60,410
    90th
    $62,420

    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 South Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$50,120
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27,210
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,990
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$52,710
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$55,760
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$43,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is South Central 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 South Central Tennessee is 7.7% 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 South Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,140 per year in South Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,790.