SOC 25-2052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — Johnson City
Johnson City, TN · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Johnson City, TN is $62,560 per year, close to the national median of $65,120 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Johnson City, TN is $62,560 per year, close to the national median of $65,120 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $52,040 and $62,900. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $48,750 and the ninetieth at $78,610.
Employment stands at 80, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Nashville records the highest median at $65,170. Of the 287 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 82nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,750 | −25.1% |
| 25th | $52,040 | −20.1% |
| Median (50th) | $62,560 | −3.9% |
| 75th | $62,900 | −3.4% |
| 90th | $78,610 | +20.7% |
| Mean | $60,730 | −6.7% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville | $65,170 | 1,030 | |
| 2 | Memphis | $64,640 | 1,330 | |
| 3 | Chattanooga | $63,220 | 580 | |
| 4 | Knoxville | $60,390 | 400 | |
| 5 | Cleveland | $59,220 | 70 | |
| 6 | Kingsport | $55,380 | 180 | |
| 7 | Jackson | $52,370 | 110 | |
| 8 | Clarksville | $48,440 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Johnson City run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $62,560 goes as far as $68,074 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,074US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,560 a year, 3.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,750 to $78,610 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Nashville, at $65,170.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Johnson City, TN?
The median annual wage is $62,560, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $65,120, so pay in Johnson City, TN is 3.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Johnson City, TN earns more than $78,610 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,750 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Nashville, at $65,170 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Johnson City, TN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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