Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #36 of 51 · TN
17.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $60,950 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $60,000
Employment 1,310
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $48,640P25 $51,440 Median $60,000P75 $66,560P90 $75,490
About 80% of special education teachers, middle schools in Tennessee earn between $48,640 and $75,490. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean special education teachers, middle school salary in Tennessee is $60,950, about 17.4% below the U.S. average ($73,780). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | $62,860 | $60,000 | 220 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $61,300 | $64,600 | 510 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $60,360 | $60,920 | 220 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $59,240 | $58,120 | 80 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $58,150 | $58,040 | 80 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $57,270 | $59,170 | 130 |
| Jackson, TN | $56,450 | $57,510 | 40 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $55,940 | $54,970 | 80 |
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