How much does a middle school teacher make in Owensboro?
$63,070a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in the Owensboro, KY metro area. That is $30.32 an hour or $5,256 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.32
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 166 of 357
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,840Median: $63,070Highest 10%: $74,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,840 | $23.00 | |
| 25th | $49,350 | $23.73 | |
| Median | $63,070 | $30.32 | |
| 75th | $65,680 | $31.58 | |
| 90th | $74,160 | $35.65 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $67,180 |
| Lexington, KY | $65,150 |
| Paducah, KY | $62,470 |
| Louisville, KY | $61,610 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $61,600 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $61,220 |
| Clarksville, TN | $59,520 |
| Huntington, WV | $57,390 |
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Salaries for every job in Owensboro, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Owensboro?
The median hourly pay in the Owensboro, KY metro area is $30.32 ($63,070 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Owensboro than the national average?
No: $63,070 against $64,370 nationally, 2% less.
How does Owensboro compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $61,120, so Owensboro pays 3% more.
Where does Owensboro rank for middle school teacher pay?
166 of 357 metro areas with data.
How much does a middle school teacher make starting out in Owensboro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,160 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.