Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $49,540–$60,990
- vs U.S. median
- -8%
- Metro rank
- #385 of 511
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $58,760 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,740 jobs (May 2025). That is 8% below the U.S. median of $63,970 and 2% below the TN statewide median of $59,980. It ranks #385 of 511 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,740 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in other TN metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | $61,980 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $61,510 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $61,460 |
| Johnson City, TN | $61,330 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $60,000 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $59,830 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $59,760 |
| Cleveland, TN | $59,330 |
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Questions
What is the average Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $58,760 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,740 jobs pay between $49,540 and $60,990. The 10th percentile is $47,690 and the 90th is $77,360.
Is East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 8% below the U.S. median of $63,970 and 2% below the TN statewide median of $59,980. It ranks #385 of 511 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.