Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Middle 50%
- $49,490–$79,740
- vs U.S. median
- -4%
- Metro rank
- #243 of 511
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro earn a median of $61,610 a year, based on BLS estimates for 5,510 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% below the U.S. median of $63,970 and 2% above the KY statewide median of $60,610. It ranks #243 of 511 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE5,510 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in other KY metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Owensboro, KY | $63,010 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $62,030 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $61,840 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $61,460 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $61,260 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $59,810 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $59,580 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $59,130 |
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Questions
What is the average Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Louisville/Jefferson County?
The BLS median is $61,610 a year (May 2025). Half of the 5,510 jobs pay between $49,490 and $79,740. The 10th percentile is $47,230 and the 90th is $92,760.
Is Louisville/Jefferson County a high-paying metro for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 4% below the U.S. median of $63,970 and 2% above the KY statewide median of $60,610. It ranks #243 of 511 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.