Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #34 of 45 · TN
22.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $59,100 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $59,550
Employment 330
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $44,210P25 $49,070 Median $59,550P75 $66,140P90 $77,900
About 80% of special education teachers, preschools in Tennessee earn between $44,210 and $77,900. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean special education teachers, preschool salary in Tennessee is $59,100, about 22.6% below the U.S. average ($76,380). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $63,830 | $66,690 | 100 |
| Knoxville, TN | $63,150 | $57,430 | 50 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $59,590 | $60,380 | 60 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $47,960 | $47,530 | 70 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $46,840 | $50,840 | 40 |