SOC 25-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — Bowling Green
Bowling Green, KY · 5 metro areas compared
At $61,260, median pay for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Bowling Green, KY tracks the national median of $63,970 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $61,260, median pay for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Bowling Green, KY tracks the national median of $63,970 closely. Pay ranges from under $48,240 at the tenth percentile to more than $72,700 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,240 to $61,620.
Employment stands at 910, or 11.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Owensboro records the highest median at $63,010. Of the 279 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 91st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,240 | −24.6% |
| 25th | $48,240 | −24.6% |
| Median (50th) | $61,260 | −4.2% |
| 75th | $61,620 | −3.7% |
| 90th | $72,700 | +13.6% |
| Mean | $56,600 | −11.5% |
Other metro areas in Kentucky
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Owensboro | $63,010 | 470 | |
| 2 | Paducah | $62,030 | 360 | |
| 3 | Elizabethtown | $61,840 | 470 | |
| 4 | Louisville/Jefferson County | $61,610 | 5,510 | |
| 5 | Lexington | $61,460 | 2,420 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bowling Green run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $61,260 goes as far as $67,916 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,260as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,916US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,260 a year, 4.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,240 to $72,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 910 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Owensboro, at $63,010.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Bowling Green, KY?
The median annual wage is $61,260, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $63,970, so pay in Bowling Green, KY is 4.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bowling Green, KY earns more than $72,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,240 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Owensboro, at $63,010 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 910 jobs in this occupation in Bowling Green, KY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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