How much does a special education teacher make in Tennessee?
$60,000a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Tennessee. That is $28.85 an hour or $5,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.85
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,640Median: $60,000Highest 10%: $75,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,640 | $23.38 | |
| 25th | $51,440 | $24.73 | |
| Median | $60,000 | $28.85 | |
| 75th | $66,560 | $32.00 | |
| 90th | $75,490 | $36.29 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Knoxville, TN | $62,860 |
| Nashville, TN | $61,300 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $60,360 |
| Memphis, TN | $57,270 |
| Jackson, TN | $56,450 |
| Kingsport, TN | $50,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 37. Florida | $60,440 |
| 38. Kentucky | $60,200 |
| 39. Idaho | $60,170 |
| 40. Tennessee | $60,000 |
| 41. Kansas | $59,780 |
| 42. Louisiana | $59,420 |
| 43. North Carolina | $59,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $28.85 ($60,000 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $60,000 against $66,810 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for special education teacher pay?
Tennessee ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays special education teachers the most?
Knoxville, TN, with a median of $62,860 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.