Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #35 of 51 · KY
17.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $59,870 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $60,610
Employment 19,080
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $45,600P25 $48,400 Median $60,610P75 $64,570P90 $79,740
About 80% of elementary school teachers, except special educations in Kentucky earn between $45,600 and $79,740. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean elementary school teachers, except special education salary in Kentucky is $59,870, about 17.6% below the U.S. average ($72,650). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro, KY | $63,010 | $58,790 | 470 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $62,030 | $58,330 | 360 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $61,840 | $58,330 | 470 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $61,610 | $67,030 | 5,510 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $61,460 | $62,910 | 2,420 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $61,260 | $56,600 | 910 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $59,810 | $55,430 | 2,010 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $59,580 | $55,230 | 1,470 |
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