Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in North Central Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $49,360 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,080
90th percentile $60,290
Employed locally 80
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,080
    25th
    $48,970
    50th (median)
    $49,360
    75th
    $57,580
    90th
    $60,290

    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

    Related occupations in North Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$49,360
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,670
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$26,990
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$49,780
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$49,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in North Central Tennessee?

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

    Is North Central Tennessee above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in North Central Tennessee is 23.9% 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 North Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $47,080 per year in North Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,970.