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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Kentucky
- Louisville$70,730
- Lexington$67,000
- Owensboro$63,300
- Elizabethtown$62,420
- Bowling Green$61,010
- Paducah$60,300
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $70,730 | $74,040 | $61,040 | $54,675 | 93 |
| Lexington | $67,000 | $64,850 | $59,140 | $51,895 | 93 |
| Owensboro | $63,300 | $62,150 | $49,260 | $49,817 | 89 |
| Elizabethtown | $62,420 | $61,560 | $48,610 | $49,050 | 91 |
| Bowling Green | $61,010 | $61,520 | $50,830 | $47,964 | 90 |
| Paducah | $60,300 | $61,540 | $49,180 | $47,432 | 86 |
*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.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in other states
Secondary 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 25-2031.
- 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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