Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #34 of 51 · TN
12.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $63,380 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $62,560
Employment 3,910
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $49,860P25 $54,010 Median $62,560P75 $68,890P90 $79,360
About 80% of special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools in Tennessee earn between $49,860 and $79,360. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary in Tennessee is $63,380, about 12.8% below the U.S. average ($72,650). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $65,170 | $68,580 | 1,030 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $64,640 | $65,130 | 1,330 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $63,220 | $63,090 | 580 |
| Johnson City, TN | $62,560 | $60,730 | 80 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $60,650 | $60,910 | 190 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $60,610 | $58,630 | 210 |
| Knoxville, TN | $60,390 | $59,190 | 400 |
| Cleveland, TN | $59,220 | $57,320 | 70 |
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