How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Kentucky?
$61,080a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in Kentucky. That is $29.37 an hour or $5,090 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.37
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,630Median: $61,080Highest 10%: $73,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,630 | $21.46 | |
| 25th | $49,670 | $23.88 | |
| Median | $61,080 | $29.37 | |
| 75th | $63,860 | $30.70 | |
| 90th | $73,270 | $35.23 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Paducah, KY | $77,170 |
| Owensboro, KY | $62,710 |
| Lexington, KY | $62,370 |
| Huntington, WV | $61,530 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $59,610 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $56,490 |
| Louisville, KY | $51,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 30. Maryland | $62,060 |
| 31. Maine | $61,740 |
| 32. Nevada | $61,740 |
| 33. Kentucky | $61,080 |
| 34. Ohio | $60,600 |
| 35. Nebraska | $60,490 |
| 36. New Mexico | $60,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $29.37 ($61,080 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $61,080 against $63,820 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
Kentucky ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Paducah, KY-IL, with a median of $77,170 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.