How much does a special education teacher make in Kentucky?
$54,220a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Kentucky. That is $26.07 an hour or $4,518 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.07
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 45
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,690Median: $54,220Highest 10%: $64,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,690 | $17.16 | |
| 25th | $39,680 | $19.08 | |
| Median | $54,220 | $26.07 | |
| 75th | $62,360 | $29.98 | |
| 90th | $64,000 | $30.77 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $73,220 |
| Clarksville, TN | $59,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 36. Florida | $58,240 |
| 37. Utah | $58,230 |
| 38. Louisiana | $56,890 |
| 39. Kentucky | $54,220 |
| 40. Mississippi | $52,420 |
| 41. Wyoming | $52,100 |
| 42. Oklahoma | $49,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $26.07 ($54,220 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $54,220 against $64,830 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for special education teacher pay?
Kentucky ranks 39 of 45 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays special education teachers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $73,220 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.