Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in Tennessee

In Tennessee, the median pay for special education teachers, middle school is $60,000 a year. About 1,310 people work in this job there.

$60,000Median yearly pay

$51,440–$66,560Middle half of workers, yearly

1,310People in this job in Tennessee

That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($66,810). Tennessee ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, middle school in Tennessee

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$48,640
25% of workers	$51,440
Half of workers (median)	$60,000
75% of workers	$66,560
90% of workers	$75,490

Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in Tennessee metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Knoxville	$62,860	220
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin	$61,300	510
Chattanooga	$60,360	220
Memphis	$57,270	130
Jackson	$56,450	40
Kingsport-Bristol	$50,780	90

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

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, middle school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 6,000 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
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$58,070
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$61,360
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$34,280
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$62,560
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$61,700

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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.