Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Tennessee
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Tennessee
$61,080
National Median
$63,000
Employment
4,100
Entry Level (10th)
$48,020
Top Earners (90th)
$76,160
How Tennessee Compares
Tennessee pays $1,920 less than the national median for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools.
There are 1.252 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school jobs per 1,000 workers in Tennessee (location quotient: 0.83).
Other States for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $90,530 | 17,920 |
| Washington | $85,340 | 3,290 |
| District of Columbia | $82,400 | 1,140 |
| Connecticut | $81,220 | 2,570 |
| New York | $80,750 | 20,500 |
| Massachusetts | $78,820 | 6,650 |
| Oregon | $78,320 | 1,730 |
| Rhode Island | $77,930 | 1,210 |
| Alaska | $77,220 | 370 |
| Illinois | $76,170 | 12,550 |
| New Jersey | $75,660 | 10,700 |
| Maryland | $75,550 | 3,640 |
| Michigan | $75,520 | 3,600 |
| Georgia | $67,710 | 9,700 |
| New Mexico | $66,490 | 1,000 |
| Virginia | $65,000 | 7,010 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,520 | 6,850 |
| Ohio | $64,060 | 10,050 |
| Wyoming | $63,520 | 610 |
| Colorado | $63,500 | 4,050 |