How much does an economics teacher make in Kentucky?
$106,300a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in Kentucky. That is $51.08 an hour or $8,854 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.08
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,900Median: $106,300Highest 10%: $234,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,900 | $18.22 | |
| 25th | $62,700 | $30.14 | |
| Median | $106,300 | $51.08 | |
| 75th | $168,000 | $80.75 | |
| 90th | $234,300 | $112.64 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $220,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economics teachers.
| 25. South Carolina | $109,100 |
| 26. Minnesota | $108,500 |
| 27. Oklahoma | $107,300 |
| 28. Kentucky | $106,300 |
| 29. Ohio | $105,900 |
| 30. Indiana | $105,400 |
| 31. Tennessee | $104,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $51.08 ($106,300 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $106,300 against $123,900 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for economics teacher pay?
Kentucky ranks 28 of 42 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays economics teachers the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $220,700 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.