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

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

Median annual salary $62,200 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,070
90th percentile $79,830
Employed locally 430
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,070
    25th
    $49,070
    50th (median)
    $62,200
    75th
    $66,390
    90th
    $79,830

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 88% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 12% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $61,600
    Elizabethtown, KY $58,620
    Kentucky $57,090
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $56,410
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $52,020

    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, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School 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, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Lexington, KY is 1.3% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,070 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,070.