Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,520 or more. The middle half of preschool teachers (except special education) in Lexington earn between $28,000 and $36,290.
- $24K10th
- $28K25th
- $29KMedian
- $36K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $34,570 | $2,881 | $16.62 |
| Median | $29,370 | $2,448 | $14.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13.46 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,290 | $3,024 | $17.45 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Preschool teachers (except special education) in Lexington earn about the same as the Kentucky average ($35,400) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($43,030). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $38,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $34,570 | $29,370 | $23,960 | $48,520 | 1,280 |
| Kentucky | $35,400 | $29,780 | $23,490 | $51,760 | 8,520 |
| United States | $43,030 | $38,140 | $28,990 | $61,390 | 478,780 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary after taxes in Lexington
On the average salary of $34,570, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $27,914 a year, or $2,326 a month and $1,074 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Is Lexington a good place for preschool teachers (except special education)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $34,570 buys what about $37,216 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 9.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in other Kentucky cities
Lexington ranks 5th of 6 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Elizabethtown pays the most ($36,780).
- Elizabethtown$36,780
- Louisville$36,360
- Owensboro$35,200
- Paducah$34,950
- Lexington$34,570
- Bowling Green$33,580
All Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries in Kentucky
Highest-paying cities for preschool teachers (except special education)
Vineland, NJ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($62,570).
- Vineland, NJ$62,570
- Albany, GA$62,070
- Atlantic City, NJ$58,560
- Brunswick, GA$58,180
- Denver, CO$57,250
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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Lexington: questions
How much do preschool teachers (except special education) make an hour in Lexington?
$16.62 an hour on average, and $14.12 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level preschool teachers (except special education) salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the preschool teachers (except special education) take-home pay in Lexington?
About $27,914 a year ($2,326 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $34,570. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do preschool teachers (except special education) earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($43,030).
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 25-2011; area Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.44, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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