Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $61,120 a year. About 8,040 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($64,370). Kentucky ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $46,270 |
| 25% of workers | $48,870 |
| Half of workers (median) | $61,120 |
| 75% of workers | $65,150 |
| 90% of workers | $79,650 |
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette | $65,150 | 1,130 |
| Owensboro | $63,070 | 250 |
| Paducah | $62,470 | 220 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $61,610 | 2,350 |
| Bowling Green | $61,600 | 310 |
| Elizabethtown | $61,220 | 240 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 38,800 openings a year (BLS)
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