Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Tennessee

In Tennessee, the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $62,560 a year. About 3,910 people work in this job there.

$62,560Median yearly pay

$54,010–$68,890Middle half of workers, yearly

3,910People in this job in Tennessee

That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($65,120). Tennessee ranks 27th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Tennessee

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$49,860
25% of workers	$54,010
Half of workers (median)	$62,560
75% of workers	$68,890
90% of workers	$79,360

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Tennessee metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin	$65,170	1,030
Memphis	$64,640	1,330
Chattanooga	$63,220	580
Johnson City	$62,560	80
Knoxville	$60,390	400
Cleveland	$59,220	70
Kingsport-Bristol	$55,380	180
Jackson	$52,370	110
Clarksville	$48,440	50

Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Tennessee

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$59,980
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$61,860
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$60,690
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$34,280
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$61,700
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$58,070
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$61,360
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$60,000

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.