Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Elizabethtown, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elizabethtown, KY

Median annual salary $58,620 -7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,240
90th percentile $71,250
Employed locally 110
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,240
    25th
    $45,240
    50th (median)
    $58,620
    75th
    $59,980
    90th
    $71,250

    Elizabethtown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,630 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 87% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 13% 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
    Kentucky $57,090
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $56,410
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $52,020

    Related occupations in Elizabethtown, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,010
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,520
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,250
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,920
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $48,670
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Elizabethtown, KY is 7% 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 Elizabethtown?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,240 per year in Elizabethtown, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,240.