Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #43 of 51 · KY
21.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $58,160 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $60,200
Employment 1,530
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $44,070P25 $48,490 Median $60,200P75 $63,580P90 $75,970
About 80% of special education teachers, middle schools in Kentucky earn between $44,070 and $75,970. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean special education teachers, middle school salary in Kentucky is $58,160, about 21.2% below the U.S. average ($73,780). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $65,810 | $65,230 | 200 |
| Owensboro, KY | $62,030 | $59,120 | 50 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $61,460 | $59,060 | 50 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $60,350 | $58,560 | 40 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $60,230 | $62,990 | 320 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $59,040 | $57,140 | 40 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $58,190 | $53,970 | 230 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $56,690 | $52,620 | 80 |
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