How much does a special education teacher make in Tennessee?
$62,560a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Tennessee. That is $30.08 an hour or $5,213 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.08
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,860Median: $62,560Highest 10%: $79,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,860 | $23.97 | |
| 25th | $54,010 | $25.97 | |
| Median | $62,560 | $30.08 | |
| 75th | $68,890 | $33.12 | |
| 90th | $79,360 | $38.15 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $65,170 |
| Memphis, TN | $64,640 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $63,220 |
| Johnson City, TN | $62,560 |
| Knoxville, TN | $60,390 |
| Cleveland, TN | $59,220 |
| Kingsport, TN | $55,380 |
| Jackson, TN | $52,370 |
| Clarksville, TN | $48,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 24. Nevada | $65,110 |
| 25. Alabama | $64,520 |
| 26. Idaho | $63,610 |
| 27. Tennessee | $62,560 |
| 28. Nebraska | $62,420 |
| 29. South Carolina | $62,360 |
| 30. Texas | $62,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $30.08 ($62,560 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $62,560 against $65,120 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for special education teacher pay?
Tennessee ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays special education teachers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $65,170 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.