Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $51,460 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $41,370
90th percentile $61,430
Employed locally 130
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,370
    25th
    $46,200
    50th (median)
    $51,460
    75th
    $61,430
    90th
    $61,430

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 82% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $63,540
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $62,200
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $61,600
    Elizabethtown, KY $58,620
    Kentucky $57,090
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $56,410

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,710
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,710
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,860
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,890
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,190
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $28,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Bowling Green, KY is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Bowling Green, KY is 18.3% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $41,370 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,200.