Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #50 of 51 · KY
17.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $35,400 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $29,780
Employment 8,520
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $23,490P25 $27,840 Median $29,780P75 $39,300P90 $51,760
About 80% of preschool teachers, except special educations in Kentucky earn between $23,490 and $51,760. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean preschool teachers, except special education salary in Kentucky is $35,400, about 17.7% below the U.S. average ($43,030). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $34,360 | $36,360 | 2,810 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $34,290 | $36,780 | 170 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $34,230 | $37,910 | 430 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $30,340 | $35,530 | 710 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $29,630 | $34,250 | 430 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $29,540 | $34,770 | 770 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $29,370 | $34,570 | 1,280 |
| Owensboro, KY | $28,110 | $35,200 | 260 |
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