Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Tennessee
Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Tennessee earn a median salary of $53,148 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -18.1% vs the national median of $64,880. An estimated 1,560 special education teachers, middle school are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $47,800 to $61,110 depending on location.
$53,148
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$61,110
Highest paying metro
$47,800
Lowest paying metro
1,560
Employed in Tennessee
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Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $61,110 | $51,780 | $61,580 | 130 |
| Knoxville, TN | $59,350 | $48,600 | $60,530 | 230 |
| Nashville, TN | $59,270 | $49,580 | $63,880 | 480 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $58,570 | $48,150 | $62,860 | 210 |
| Jackson, TN | $50,750 | $48,890 | $62,070 | 40 |
| South Central Tennessee | $50,650 | $48,460 | $58,100 | 80 |
| West Tennessee | $49,830 | $48,340 | $57,540 | 70 |
| North Central Tennessee | $49,360 | $48,970 | $57,580 | 80 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $49,280 | $49,280 | $63,750 | 80 |
| East Tennessee | $48,660 | $47,280 | $57,010 | 70 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $47,800 | $46,840 | $60,550 | 90 |