Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary
in Chattanooga, TN-GA
- Middle 50%
- $52,050–$75,380
- vs U.S. median
- -3%
- Metro rank
- #94 of 223
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro earn a median of $63,220 a year, based on BLS estimates for 580 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% below the U.S. median of $65,120 and 1% above the TN statewide median of $62,560. It ranks #94 of 223 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE580 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 |
|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $65,170 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $64,640 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $60,610 |
| Knoxville, TN | $60,390 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $51,240 |
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What is the average Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Chattanooga?
The BLS median is $63,220 a year (May 2025). Half of the 580 jobs pay between $52,050 and $75,380. The 10th percentile is $48,240 and the 90th is $77,310.
Is Chattanooga a high-paying metro for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School?
That is 3% below the U.S. median of $65,120 and 1% above the TN statewide median of $62,560. It ranks #94 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.