Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Kentucky earn a median salary of $54,532 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.4% vs the national median of $63,000. An estimated 3,290 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $49,080 to $63,540 depending on location.
$54,532
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$63,540
Highest paying metro
$49,080
Lowest paying metro
3,290
Employed in Kentucky
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $63,540 | $49,680 | $70,070 | 830 |
| Lexington, KY | $62,200 | $49,070 | $66,390 | 430 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $58,620 | $45,240 | $59,980 | 110 |
| South Central Kentucky | $56,410 | $46,840 | $60,430 | 450 |
| East Kentucky | $52,020 | $45,760 | $58,190 | 450 |
| Central Kentucky | $51,720 | $47,130 | $60,000 | 430 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $51,460 | $46,200 | $61,430 | 130 |
| West Kentucky | $50,590 | $47,500 | $60,430 | 310 |
| Owensboro, KY | $49,680 | $47,210 | $66,980 | 90 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $49,080 | $48,430 | $67,890 | 60 |