Elementary School Teacher Salary in Louisville, KY
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The median elementary school teacher in the Louisville area earns $61,610 a year, 4% below the U.S. median ($63,970) and 2% above the Kentucky median ($60,610). Half of the 5,510 elementary school teachers there earn between $49,490 and $79,740.
| Annual pay | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,230 | $45,600 | $47,960 |
| 25th percentile | $49,490 | $48,400 | $57,710 |
| Median | $61,610 | $60,610 | $63,970 |
| 75th percentile | $79,740 | $64,570 | $81,450 |
| 90th percentile | $92,760 | $79,740 | $104,340 |
| Average | $67,030 | $59,870 | $72,650 |
| Jobs | 5,510 | 19,080 | 1,388,390 |
Louisville, KY ranks 34th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for elementary school teacher pay. Highest: Sacramento, CA ($103,390).
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- Sacramento, CA: $103,390
- Seattle, WA: $102,920
- San Jose, CA: $102,860
- Los Angeles, CA: $101,860
- San Francisco, CA: $101,860
- Riverside, CA: $98,520
- Boston, MA: $98,060
- San Diego, CA: $97,000
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Similar jobs in Louisville, KY
- Middle School Teacher: $61,610
- High School Teacher: $74,040
- Preschool Teacher: $34,360
- Teaching Assistant: $36,250
- Substitute Teacher: $36,030
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.