How much does a special education teacher make in Tennessee?
$59,550a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Tennessee. That is $28.63 an hour or $4,963 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.63
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,210Median: $59,550Highest 10%: $77,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,210 | $21.25 | |
| 25th | $49,070 | $23.59 | |
| Median | $59,550 | $28.63 | |
| 75th | $66,140 | $31.80 | |
| 90th | $77,900 | $37.45 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $63,830 |
| Knoxville, TN | $63,150 |
| Clarksville, TN | $59,590 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $47,960 |
| Memphis, TN | $46,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 29. North Dakota | $60,060 |
| 30. South Carolina | $59,800 |
| 31. California | $59,550 |
| 32. Tennessee | $59,550 |
| 33. Rhode Island | $59,310 |
| 34. Delaware | $59,250 |
| 35. Kansas | $59,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $28.63 ($59,550 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $59,550 against $64,830 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for special education teacher pay?
Tennessee ranks 32 of 45 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays special education teachers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $63,830 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.