How much does an elementary school teacher make in Owensboro?
$63,010a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in the Owensboro, KY metro area. That is $30.29 an hour or $5,251 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.29
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 163 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,360Median: $63,010Highest 10%: $73,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,360 | $22.77 | |
| 25th | $47,360 | $22.77 | |
| Median | $63,010 | $30.29 | |
| 75th | $64,730 | $31.12 | |
| 90th | $73,450 | $35.31 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $64,740 |
| Paducah, KY | $62,030 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $61,840 |
| Louisville, KY | $61,610 |
| Lexington, KY | $61,460 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $61,260 |
| Clarksville, TN | $59,760 |
| Huntington, WV | $57,450 |
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Salaries for every job in Owensboro, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Owensboro?
The median hourly pay in the Owensboro, KY metro area is $30.29 ($63,010 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Owensboro than the national average?
No: $63,010 against $63,970 nationally, 2% less.
How does Owensboro compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $60,610, so Owensboro pays 4% more.
Where does Owensboro rank for elementary school teacher pay?
163 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out in Owensboro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,450 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.