Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Kentucky
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Kentucky
$57,090
National Median
$63,000
Employment
3,660
Entry Level (10th)
$41,370
Top Earners (90th)
$71,250
How Kentucky Compares
Kentucky pays $5,910 less than the national median for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools.
There are 1.837 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school jobs per 1,000 workers in Kentucky (location quotient: 1.22).
Other States for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $90,530 | 17,920 |
| Washington | $85,340 | 3,290 |
| District of Columbia | $82,400 | 1,140 |
| Connecticut | $81,220 | 2,570 |
| New York | $80,750 | 20,500 |
| Massachusetts | $78,820 | 6,650 |
| Oregon | $78,320 | 1,730 |
| Rhode Island | $77,930 | 1,210 |
| Alaska | $77,220 | 370 |
| Illinois | $76,170 | 12,550 |
| New Jersey | $75,660 | 10,700 |
| Maryland | $75,550 | 3,640 |
| Michigan | $75,520 | 3,600 |
| Georgia | $67,710 | 9,700 |
| New Mexico | $66,490 | 1,000 |
| Virginia | $65,000 | 7,010 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,520 | 6,850 |
| Ohio | $64,060 | 10,050 |
| Wyoming | $63,520 | 610 |
| Colorado | $63,500 | 4,050 |