Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary
in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Middle 50%
- $58,820–$78,610
- vs U.S. median
- 0%
- Metro rank
- #71 of 223
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro earn a median of $65,170 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,030 jobs (May 2025). That is in line with the U.S. median of $65,120 and 4% above the TN statewide median of $62,560. It ranks #71 of 223 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,030 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in other TN metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $64,640 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $63,220 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $60,610 |
| Knoxville, TN | $60,390 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $51,240 |
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RELATED JOBS IN NASHVILLE
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educationmedian $61,460 · 8,400 jobs
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educationmedian $64,710 · 6,080 jobs
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educationmedian $61,090 · 4,010 jobs
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Educationmedian $34,510 · 2,290 jobs
Questions
What is the average Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Nashville?
The BLS median is $65,170 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,030 jobs pay between $58,820 and $78,610. The 10th percentile is $51,550 and the 90th is $81,360.
Is Nashville a high-paying metro for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School?
That is in line with the U.S. median of $65,120 and 4% above the TN statewide median of $62,560. It ranks #71 of 223 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.