How much does a special education teacher make in Kentucky?
$60,730a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Kentucky. That is $29.20 an hour or $5,061 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.20
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,610Median: $60,730Highest 10%: $79,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,610 | $22.41 | |
| 25th | $49,070 | $23.59 | |
| Median | $60,730 | $29.20 | |
| 75th | $66,260 | $31.86 | |
| 90th | $79,870 | $38.40 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $64,680 |
| Owensboro, KY | $64,380 |
| Lexington, KY | $62,440 |
| Louisville, KY | $62,290 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $62,110 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $60,200 |
| Paducah, KY | $59,410 |
| Huntington, WV | $55,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 38. Indiana | $61,130 |
| 39. Nevada | $60,810 |
| 40. Iowa | $60,780 |
| 41. Kentucky | $60,730 |
| 42. Idaho | $60,700 |
| 43. Kansas | $60,700 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $59,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $29.20 ($60,730 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $60,730 against $74,260 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for special education teacher pay?
Kentucky ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays special education teachers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $64,680 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.