How much does a special education teacher make in Kentucky?
$60,200a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Kentucky. That is $28.94 an hour or $5,017 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.94
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,070Median: $60,200Highest 10%: $75,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,070 | $21.19 | |
| 25th | $48,490 | $23.31 | |
| Median | $60,200 | $28.94 | |
| 75th | $63,580 | $30.57 | |
| 90th | $75,970 | $36.52 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $65,810 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $64,090 |
| Owensboro, KY | $62,030 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $61,460 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $60,350 |
| Louisville, KY | $60,230 |
| Paducah, KY | $59,040 |
| Huntington, WV | $56,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 35. Arizona | $62,130 |
| 36. Hawaii | $61,750 |
| 37. Florida | $60,440 |
| 38. Kentucky | $60,200 |
| 39. Idaho | $60,170 |
| 40. Tennessee | $60,000 |
| 41. Kansas | $59,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $28.94 ($60,200 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $60,200 against $66,810 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for special education teacher pay?
Kentucky ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays special education teachers the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $65,810 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.