Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Paducah, KY-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Paducah, KY-IL

Median annual salary $63,440 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,050
90th percentile $65,510
Employed locally 30
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,050
    25th
    $50,240
    50th (median)
    $63,440
    75th
    $65,510
    90th
    $65,510

    Paducah economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,286 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 102% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 2% 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
    Bowling Green, KY $62,500
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $62,310

    Related occupations in Paducah, KY-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,190
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,500
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,720
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,320
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,930
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $58,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Paducah?

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

    Is Paducah above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Paducah, KY-IL is 8.8% 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 Paducah?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,050 per year in Paducah, KY-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,240.