Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Owensboro, KY

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

Median annual salary $66,420 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,540
90th percentile $74,440
Employed locally 60
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,540
    25th
    $51,380
    50th (median)
    $66,420
    75th
    $66,420
    90th
    $74,440

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 101% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 1% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $65,690
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $63,840
    Paducah, KY-IL $63,440
    Bowling Green, KY $62,500
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $62,310

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Owensboro?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Owensboro, KY is 4.6% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,540 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,380.