How much does a special education teacher make in Kentucky?
$63,140a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Kentucky. That is $30.36 an hour or $5,262 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.36
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,410Median: $63,140Highest 10%: $83,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,410 | $23.27 | |
| 25th | $51,740 | $24.88 | |
| Median | $63,140 | $30.36 | |
| 75th | $75,080 | $36.10 | |
| 90th | $83,780 | $40.28 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $81,330 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $80,110 |
| Lexington, KY | $65,170 |
| Huntington, WV | $35,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 25. Illinois | $64,850 |
| 26. Nevada | $64,410 |
| 27. Tennessee | $63,300 |
| 28. Kentucky | $63,140 |
| 29. Arkansas | $61,690 |
| 30. North Dakota | $61,500 |
| 31. Connecticut | $61,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $30.36 ($63,140 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $63,140 against $76,580 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for special education teacher pay?
Kentucky ranks 28 of 42 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays special education teachers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $81,330 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.