Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Tennessee

In Tennessee, the median pay for special education teachers, secondary school is $61,360 a year. About 2,010 people work in this job there.

$61,360Median yearly pay

$52,540–$65,770Middle half of workers, yearly

2,010People in this job in Tennessee

That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($74,260). Tennessee ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, secondary school in Tennessee

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$50,190
25% of workers	$52,540
Half of workers (median)	$61,360
75% of workers	$65,770
90% of workers	$77,640

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Tennessee metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Cleveland	$63,280	30
Knoxville	$63,030	320
Chattanooga	$62,130	220
Kingsport-Bristol	$61,450	110
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin	$61,360	720
Johnson City	$61,120	50
Memphis	$60,500	290
Jackson	$59,960	70

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

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

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 10,400 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
Tutors	$50,280
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$58,070
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$60,000
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$60,690
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$34,280
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$62,560

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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.