The median annual wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA is $51,760 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,000.
Pay spans roughly $44,930 at the 10th percentile to $64,780 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 1,110 people work as elementary school teachers, except special education in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA.
| Median (annual) | $51,760 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,000 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $44,930 |
| 90th percentile | $64,780 |
| Employment | 1,110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.