Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary
in South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $47,490–$62,100
- vs U.S. median
- -8%
- Metro rank
- #339 of 443
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in the South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $59,200 a year, based on BLS estimates for 840 jobs (May 2025). That is 8% below the U.S. median of $64,370 and 3% below the KY statewide median of $61,120. It ranks #339 of 443 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE840 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in other KY metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $65,150 |
| Owensboro, KY | $63,070 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $62,470 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $61,610 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $61,600 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $61,220 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $60,940 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $59,070 |
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Questions
What is the average Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $59,200 a year (May 2025). Half of the 840 jobs pay between $47,490 and $62,100. The 10th percentile is $41,560 and the 90th is $63,280.
Is South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education?
That is 8% below the U.S. median of $64,370 and 3% below the KY statewide median of $61,120. It ranks #339 of 443 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.