Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Tennessee
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Tennessee earn a median salary of $54,926 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -12.8% vs the national median of $63,000. An estimated 4,720 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $48,490 to $62,540 depending on location.
$54,926
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$62,540
Highest paying metro
$48,490
Lowest paying metro
4,720
Employed in Tennessee
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $62,540 | $50,280 | $75,040 | 1,000 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $62,440 | $48,590 | $73,290 | 560 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $62,030 | $57,940 | $64,330 | 1,320 |
| Knoxville, TN | $60,830 | $48,340 | $61,250 | 400 |
| South Central Tennessee | $58,180 | $49,790 | $60,410 | 200 |
| East Tennessee | $58,010 | $49,240 | $63,770 | 240 |
| Johnson City, TN | $51,480 | $49,940 | $64,050 | 80 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $50,810 | $49,090 | $63,800 | 170 |
| Jackson, TN | $50,480 | $50,250 | $61,800 | 90 |
| West Tennessee | $50,340 | $47,260 | $58,520 | 240 |
| North Central Tennessee | $49,880 | $48,760 | $59,940 | 200 |
| Cleveland, TN | $48,530 | $48,530 | $58,580 | 60 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $48,490 | $47,360 | $62,960 | 160 |