Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Jackson, TN

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

Median annual salary $50,750 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,370
90th percentile $62,070
Employed locally 40
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,370
    25th
    $48,890
    50th (median)
    $50,750
    75th
    $62,070
    90th
    $62,070

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 86% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $61,110
    Knoxville, TN $59,350
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $59,270
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $58,570
    Clarksville, TN-KY $49,280
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $47,800

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,390
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,880
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,500
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,070
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,600
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $22,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Jackson?

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

    Is Jackson above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Jackson, TN is 21.8% below the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Jackson?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $42,370 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,890.