Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in East Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,020 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,350
90th percentile $61,410
Employed locally 450
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,350
    25th
    $45,760
    50th (median)
    $52,020
    75th
    $58,190
    90th
    $61,410

    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

    Related occupations in East Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $55,700
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,790
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,010
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $54,060
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,140
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $46,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in East Kentucky is 17.4% 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 East Kentucky?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $39,350 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,760.