Special Education Teachers, All Other Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $62,540 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,660
90th percentile $93,510
Employed locally 80
National median $67,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,660
    25th
    $62,540
    50th (median)
    $62,540
    75th
    $78,040
    90th
    $93,510

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 88% Median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $105,790
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $102,920
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $102,110
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,940
    Modesto, CA $99,170
    Salinas, CA $98,290

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kentucky $63,240
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $63,240
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $61,530
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $55,330
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $54,840
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $33,280

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,360
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,330
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,240
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,520
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,220
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $103,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, All Other make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, All Other in Lexington, KY is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Special Education Teachers, All Other salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary in Lexington, KY is 7.3% below the national median of $67,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, All Other in Lexington?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $49,660 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,540.