Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Kentucky

In Kentucky, the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $60,060 a year. About 3,710 people work in this job there.

$60,060Median yearly pay

$48,630–$63,240Middle half of workers, yearly

3,710People in this job in Kentucky

That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($65,120). Kentucky ranks 37th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Kentucky

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$46,070
25% of workers	$48,630
Half of workers (median)	$60,060
75% of workers	$63,240
90% of workers	$75,560

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Kentucky metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Louisville/Jefferson County	$62,340	790
Bowling Green	$61,500	130
Lexington-Fayette	$61,450	480
Elizabethtown	$60,910	110
Owensboro	$60,760	90
Paducah	$49,110	60

Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Kentucky

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$60,610
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$61,560
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$29,780
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$61,120
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$60,730
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$60,280
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$60,200

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.