How much does a special education teacher make in Kentucky?
$60,060a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Kentucky. That is $28.88 an hour or $5,005 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.88
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,070Median: $60,060Highest 10%: $75,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,070 | $22.15 | |
| 25th | $48,630 | $23.38 | |
| Median | $60,060 | $28.88 | |
| 75th | $63,240 | $30.40 | |
| 90th | $75,560 | $36.33 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $64,430 |
| Louisville, KY | $62,340 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $61,500 |
| Lexington, KY | $61,450 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $60,910 |
| Owensboro, KY | $60,760 |
| Huntington, WV | $52,360 |
| Paducah, KY | $49,110 |
| Clarksville, TN | $48,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 34. Hawaii | $60,940 |
| 35. Wyoming | $60,930 |
| 36. Iowa | $60,440 |
| 37. Kentucky | $60,060 |
| 38. Kansas | $59,970 |
| 39. Florida | $58,850 |
| 40. Louisiana | $58,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $28.88 ($60,060 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $60,060 against $65,120 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for special education teacher pay?
Kentucky ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays special education teachers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $64,430 a year.
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.