Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Owensboro, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Owensboro, KY

Median annual salary $49,880 -23.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $43,400
90th percentile $66,480
Employed locally 50
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,400
    25th
    $48,040
    50th (median)
    $49,880
    75th
    $66,480
    90th
    $66,480

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 76% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 24% 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 Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,960
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,930
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,150
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,030
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,290
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $49,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Owensboro, KY is 23.1% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $43,400 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,040.