SOC 25-2057 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Middle School — Kingsport
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA · 5 metro areas compared
In Kingsport, TN the median wage is $50,780.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Kingsport, TN the median wage is $50,780. That is 24.0% lower than the national median of $66,810. Pay ranges from under $47,260 at the tenth percentile to more than $72,640 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,640 to $62,880.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.24 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Knoxville records the highest median at $62,860. Of the 347 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 156th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,260 | −29.3% |
| 25th | $48,640 | −27.2% |
| Median (50th) | $50,780 | −24.0% |
| 75th | $62,880 | −5.9% |
| 90th | $72,640 | +8.7% |
| Mean | $55,690 | −16.6% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knoxville | $62,860 | 220 | |
| 2 | Nashville | $61,300 | 510 | |
| 3 | Chattanooga | $60,360 | 220 | |
| 4 | Memphis | $57,270 | 130 | |
| 5 | Jackson | $56,450 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kingsport run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $50,780 goes as far as $55,256 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,780as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,256US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,780 a year, 24.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,260 to $72,640 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Knoxville, at $62,860.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Kingsport, TN?
The median annual wage is $50,780, 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 $66,810, so pay in Kingsport, TN is 24.0% 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 Kingsport, TN earns more than $72,640 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,260 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 Knoxville, at $62,860 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Kingsport, 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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