Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $51,440 -20.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $41,350
90th percentile $62,100
Employed locally 40
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,350
    25th
    $49,870
    50th (median)
    $51,440
    75th
    $62,100
    90th
    $62,100

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 82% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $64,230
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $62,410
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $59,580
    Elizabethtown, KY $59,160
    Paducah, KY-IL $57,290
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $55,580

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,710
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,710
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,860
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,890
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,190
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $28,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Bowling Green?

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

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Bowling Green, KY is 20.7% below the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $41,350 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,870.