Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #41 of 51 · TN
19.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $61,990 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $61,360
Employment 2,010
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $50,190P25 $52,540 Median $61,360P75 $65,770P90 $77,640
About 80% of special education teachers, secondary schools in Tennessee earn between $50,190 and $77,640. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean special education teachers, secondary school salary in Tennessee is $61,990, about 19.8% below the U.S. average ($77,260). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, TN | $63,280 | $63,390 | 30 |
| Knoxville, TN | $63,030 | $60,660 | 320 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $62,130 | $61,090 | 220 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $61,450 | $58,440 | 110 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $61,360 | $64,730 | 720 |
| Johnson City, TN | $61,120 | $61,350 | 50 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $60,980 | $61,080 | 100 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $60,590 | $60,300 | 100 |
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