Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Tennessee
$61,990avg. a year
Annual salary · 2,010 employed
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Tennessee earn an average of $61,990 a year. That is $15,270 (20%) less than the U.S. average of $77,260. The best-paying metro area is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $64,730.
$61,360Median pay
$61,990Average yearly
+10%Avg. pay since 2020
#41Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Tennessee metro areas
Average pay for special education teachers, secondary school by metro area. Swipe to see all 8.
1720 jobs
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
$64,730
a year
230 jobs
Cleveland, TN
$63,390
a year
3290 jobs
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
$62,730
a year
450 jobs
Johnson City, TN
$61,350
a year
5220 jobs
Chattanooga, TN-GA
$61,090
a year
6320 jobs
Knoxville, TN
$60,660
a year
770 jobs
Jackson, TN
$59,360
a year
8110 jobs
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA
$58,440
a year
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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Tennessee, charted
Pay over time
Tennessee, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Tennessee special education teachers, secondary school work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Tennessee vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $77,260 | – |
| Tennessee | $61,990 | – |
| Virginia | $75,200 | – |
| Georgia | $73,780 | – |
| Alabama | $63,200 | – |
| Kentucky | $60,910 | – |
| Arkansas | $57,110 | – |
Related jobs in Tennessee
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,850
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,950
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,030
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$41,170
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$63,380
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$62,030
Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do special education teachers, secondary school make in Tennessee?
The average is $61,990 a year, and the median is $61,360. That is $15,270 (20%) less than the U.S. average of $77,260.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($64,730), followed by Cleveland, TN ($63,390). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA ($58,440).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #41 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2058. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national special education teachers, secondary school page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.