Teachers and Instructors, All Other Salary in Owensboro, KY

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

Median annual salary $39,460 -39% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,460
90th percentile $65,320
Employed locally 50
National median $64,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,460
    25th
    $39,460
    50th (median)
    $39,460
    75th
    $49,310
    90th
    $65,320

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary vs area income 60% Median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teachers and Instructors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $125,420
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $119,060
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    Napa, CA $108,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,780

    Nearby metros — Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $66,960
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $61,250
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $59,480
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $58,040
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $57,970
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $54,950

    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 Teachers and Instructors, All Other make per hour in Owensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other 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 Teachers and Instructors, All Other salaries?

    The median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary in Owensboro, KY is 39% below the national median of $64,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Owensboro?

    Entry-level Teachers and Instructors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $39,460 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,460.