How much does an education administrator make in Kentucky?
$102,600a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in Kentucky. That is $49.33 an hour or $8,551 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.33
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,680Median: $102,600Highest 10%: $132,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,680 | $34.46 | |
| 25th | $86,530 | $41.60 | |
| Median | $102,600 | $49.33 | |
| 75th | $121,400 | $58.34 | |
| 90th | $132,900 | $63.90 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Clarksville, TN | $108,500 |
| Lexington, KY | $104,700 |
| Huntington, WV | $98,880 |
| Louisville, KY | $86,200 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $72,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 8. South Dakota | $109,000 |
| 9. Virginia | $108,800 |
| 10. Colorado | $107,100 |
| 11. Kentucky | $102,600 |
| 12. Delaware | $102,400 |
| 13. Alaska | $102,000 |
| 14. North Dakota | $101,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $49.33 ($102,600 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $102,600 against $95,200 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for education administrator pay?
Kentucky ranks 11 of 49 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays education administrators the most?
Clarksville, TN-KY, with a median of $108,500 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.