Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Tennessee
Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Tennessee earn a median salary of $53,798 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.5% vs the national median of $62,190. An estimated 210 special education teachers, preschool are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $30,970 to $74,980 depending on location.
$53,798
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$74,980
Highest paying metro
$30,970
Lowest paying metro
210
Employed in Tennessee
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Special Education Teachers, Preschool
inSpecial Education Teachers, Preschool salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $74,980 | $52,200 | $79,110 | 50 |
| Knoxville, TN | $60,810 | $47,990 | $60,810 | 40 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $55,390 | $49,980 | $62,280 | 30 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $46,840 | $46,840 | $56,640 | 40 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $30,970 | $30,970 | $49,980 | 50 |