How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Kentucky?
$61,130a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in Kentucky. That is $29.39 an hour or $5,094 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.39
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,760Median: $61,130Highest 10%: $83,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,760 | $23.44 | |
| 25th | $51,510 | $24.76 | |
| Median | $61,130 | $29.39 | |
| 75th | $72,490 | $34.85 | |
| 90th | $83,320 | $40.06 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $83,320 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $80,060 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $65,420 |
| Clarksville, TN | $61,780 |
| Huntington, WV | $60,940 |
| Louisville, KY | $60,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 34. Tennessee | $61,700 |
| 35. North Dakota | $61,500 |
| 36. Louisiana | $61,300 |
| 37. Kentucky | $61,130 |
| 38. Idaho | $60,510 |
| 39. Alabama | $59,470 |
| 40. Missouri | $59,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $29.39 ($61,130 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $61,130 against $66,270 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
Kentucky ranks 37 of 49 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $83,320 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.