How much does an education administrator make in Kentucky?
$99,920a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in Kentucky. That is $48.04 an hour or $8,327 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.04
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,270Median: $99,920Highest 10%: $130,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,270 | $36.19 | |
| 25th | $83,770 | $40.27 | |
| Median | $99,920 | $48.04 | |
| 75th | $110,200 | $52.99 | |
| 90th | $130,300 | $62.65 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $115,400 |
| Lexington, KY | $110,200 |
| Owensboro, KY | $105,100 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $103,000 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $101,200 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $100,700 |
| Paducah, KY | $98,130 |
| Clarksville, TN | $97,590 |
| Huntington, WV | $85,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 33. Idaho | $101,100 |
| 34. Kansas | $100,500 |
| 35. Missouri | $100,400 |
| 36. Kentucky | $99,920 |
| 37. Ohio | $99,590 |
| 38. Indiana | $98,770 |
| 39. Tennessee | $97,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $48.04 ($99,920 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $99,920 against $105,900 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for education administrator pay?
Kentucky ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays education administrators the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $115,400 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.