How much does a special education teacher make in Tennessee?
$63,300a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Tennessee. That is $30.43 an hour or $5,275 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.43
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,490Median: $63,300Highest 10%: $81,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,490 | $21.87 | |
| 25th | $61,030 | $29.34 | |
| Median | $63,300 | $30.43 | |
| 75th | $76,670 | $36.86 | |
| 90th | $81,740 | $39.30 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $63,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 24. North Carolina | $65,170 |
| 25. Illinois | $64,850 |
| 26. Nevada | $64,410 |
| 27. Tennessee | $63,300 |
| 28. Kentucky | $63,140 |
| 29. Arkansas | $61,690 |
| 30. North Dakota | $61,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $30.43 ($63,300 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $63,300 against $76,580 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for special education teacher pay?
Tennessee ranks 27 of 42 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays special education teachers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $63,300 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.