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

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

Median annual salary $62,500 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,090
90th percentile $62,920
Employed locally 90
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,090
    25th
    $49,590
    50th (median)
    $62,500
    75th
    $62,920
    90th
    $62,920

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 100% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 0% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sandusky, OH $73,280
    Owensboro, KY $66,420
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $65,690
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $63,840
    Paducah, KY-IL $63,440
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $62,310

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Bowling Green?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Bowling Green, KY is 10.2% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,090 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,590.