Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #43 of 51 · KY
21.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $60,910 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $60,730
Employment 2,680
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $46,610P25 $49,070 Median $60,730P75 $66,260P90 $79,870
About 80% of special education teachers, secondary schools in Kentucky earn between $46,610 and $79,870. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean special education teachers, secondary school salary in Kentucky is $60,910, about 21.2% below the U.S. average ($77,260). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro, KY | $64,380 | $63,030 | 60 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $62,440 | $64,150 | 270 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $62,290 | $68,120 | 800 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $62,110 | $60,550 | 100 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $60,200 | $60,210 | 90 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $59,410 | $59,030 | 50 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $58,410 | $55,780 | 250 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $57,810 | $54,530 | 300 |
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