How much does an education administrator make in Kentucky?
$114,300a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in Kentucky. That is $54.96 an hour or $9,526 a month.
- Hourly
- $54.96
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,630Median: $114,300Highest 10%: $230,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,630 | $37.32 | |
| 25th | $94,480 | $45.42 | |
| Median | $114,300 | $54.96 | |
| 75th | $167,100 | $80.33 | |
| 90th | $230,200 | $110.68 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $138,700 |
| Lexington, KY | $137,300 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $131,900 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $103,200 |
| Huntington, WV | $80,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 12. Oregon | $120,100 |
| 13. Maryland | $118,600 |
| 14. Colorado | $118,400 |
| 15. Kentucky | $114,300 |
| 16. Georgia | $110,200 |
| 17. Kansas | $110,000 |
| 18. New Mexico | $109,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $54.96 ($114,300 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $114,300 against $104,600 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for education administrator pay?
Kentucky ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays education administrators the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $138,700 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.