Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

Median annual salary $63,540 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,870
90th percentile $83,360
Employed locally 830
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,870
    25th
    $49,680
    50th (median)
    $63,540
    75th
    $70,070
    90th
    $83,360

    Louisville/Jefferson County economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,737 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 89% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 11% 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
    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
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $52,020

    Related occupations in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $32,760
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,460
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,030
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $78,640
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Louisville/Jefferson County?

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

    Is Louisville/Jefferson County above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is 0.9% above 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 Louisville/Jefferson County?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,870 per year in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,680.