The median annual wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Tennessee is $61,080 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,000.
Pay spans roughly $48,020 at the 10th percentile to $76,160 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 4,100 people work as special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Tennessee.
| Median (annual) | $61,080 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,000 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $48,020 |
| 90th percentile | $76,160 |
| Employment | 4,100 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.