How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Owensboro?
$65,430a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in the Owensboro, KY metro area. That is $31.46 an hour or $5,453 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.46
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 98 of 294
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,470Median: $65,430Highest 10%: $74,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,470 | $22.34 | |
| 25th | $51,960 | $24.98 | |
| Median | $65,430 | $31.46 | |
| 75th | $65,430 | $31.46 | |
| 90th | $74,860 | $35.99 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers.
| Lexington, KY | $63,950 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,150 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $61,720 |
| Louisville, KY | $61,630 |
| Paducah, KY | $61,530 |
| Huntington, WV | $58,200 |
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Salaries for every job in Owensboro, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Owensboro?
The median hourly pay in the Owensboro, KY metro area is $31.46 ($65,430 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Owensboro than the national average?
Yes: $65,430 against $62,680 nationally, 4% more.
How does Owensboro compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $60,280, so Owensboro pays 9% more.
Where does Owensboro rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
98 of 294 metro areas with data.
How much does a kindergarten teacher make starting out in Owensboro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,860 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.