How much does a special education teacher make in Owensboro?
$62,030a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Owensboro, KY metro area. That is $29.82 an hour or $5,169 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.82
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 140 of 242
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,720Median: $62,030Highest 10%: $73,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,720 | $21.98 | |
| 25th | $50,070 | $24.07 | |
| Median | $62,030 | $29.82 | |
| 75th | $62,860 | $30.22 | |
| 90th | $73,810 | $35.49 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Lexington, KY | $65,810 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $64,090 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $61,460 |
| Louisville, KY | $60,230 |
| Huntington, WV | $56,790 |
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Salaries for every job in Owensboro, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Owensboro?
The median hourly pay in the Owensboro, KY metro area is $29.82 ($62,030 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Owensboro than the national average?
No: $62,030 against $66,810 nationally, 7% less.
How does Owensboro compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $60,200, so Owensboro pays 3% more.
Where does Owensboro rank for special education teacher pay?
140 of 242 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Owensboro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,810 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.