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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Kentucky
- Louisville$65,690
- Lexington$65,270
- Owensboro$60,350
- Elizabethtown$59,290
- Paducah$59,240
- Bowling Green$57,990
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $65,690 | $61,610 | $50,170 | $51,335 | 93 |
| Lexington | $65,270 | $65,150 | $51,930 | $50,663 | 93 |
| Owensboro | $60,350 | $63,070 | $49,350 | $47,602 | 89 |
| Elizabethtown | $59,290 | $61,220 | $48,870 | $46,706 | 91 |
| Paducah | $59,240 | $62,470 | $48,180 | $46,639 | 86 |
| Bowling Green | $57,990 | $61,600 | $49,250 | $45,703 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in other states
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary by city and state
More about pay in Kentucky
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2022.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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