Adapted Physical Education Specialists Salary in Tennessee
Adapted Physical Education Specialists in Tennessee earn a median of $63,300 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Special Education Teachers, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,300
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($76,580)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,490; the top 10% earn over $81,740. Nationally the range is $48,440 to $120,080.
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Adapted Physical Education Specialists pay in Tennessee
How much do adapted physical education specialists make in Tennessee?
The median is $63,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,490 and the top 10% earn over $81,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for adapted physical education specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 42 (−17% vs. the national median of $76,580). Living costs are not included.