Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, Louisville
$61,610
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN. Middle half of wages roughly $49,490 to $79,740.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −3.7%
- US median
- $63,970
- Metro RPP
- 93.1
- Middle half
- $49,490 to $79,740
- OEWS employment
- 5,510
- SOC
- 25-2021
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Louisville pay a median $61,610 (May 2025), 3.7% below the US median of $63,970. At local prices (RPP 93.1), that median buys about what $66,176 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$61,610 in Louisville buys about what $66,176 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 93.1, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 78.6 vs all-items 93.1 (US = 100, 2024).
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $61,610 | $49,490 to $79,740 | 93.1 |
| Greensboro | $59,730 | $49,450 to $62,020 | 92.9 |
| San Francisco | $101,860 | $78,460 to $122,120 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $48,220 | $46,890 to $59,060 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Louisville?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is $61,610.
- How does Louisville pay compare to the US median for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
- Local median pay is 3.7% below the national OEWS median of $63,970.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Louisville is 93.1 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $61,610 has about the same purchasing power as $66,176 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.