Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Knoxville, TN
- Middle 50%
- $28,880–$51,200
- vs U.S. median
- -23%
- Metro rank
- #317 of 357
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in the Knoxville, TN metro earn a median of $29,500 a year, based on BLS estimates for 520 jobs (May 2025). That is 23% below the U.S. median of $38,140 and 14% below the TN statewide median of $34,280. It ranks #317 of 357 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE520 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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PRESCHOOL TEACHERS, EXCEPT SPECIAL EDUCATION PAY IN OTHER TN METROS
- West Tennessee nonmetropolitan areamedian $46,840
- South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan areamedian $45,160
- Memphis, TN-MS-ARmedian $36,250
- Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VAmedian $34,810
- Chattanooga, TN-GAmedian $34,600
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TNmedian $34,510
- Clarksville, TN-KYmedian $28,320
Questions
What is the average Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Knoxville?
The BLS median is $29,500 a year (May 2025). Half of the 520 jobs pay between $28,880 and $51,200. The 10th percentile is $22,750 and the 90th is $64,330.
Is Knoxville a high-paying metro for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 23% below the U.S. median of $38,140 and 14% below the TN statewide median of $34,280. It ranks #317 of 357 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.