Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

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

Median annual salary $59,580 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,440
90th percentile $85,220
Employed locally 410
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,440
    25th
    $49,210
    50th (median)
    $59,580
    75th
    $63,940
    90th
    $85,220

    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, Middle School salary vs area income 83% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 17% 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
    Elizabethtown, KY $59,160
    Paducah, KY-IL $57,290
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $55,580
    Kentucky $54,430

    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, Middle School make per hour in Louisville/Jefferson County?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle 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, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is 8.2% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $44,440 per year in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,210.