How much does an education teacher make in Kentucky?
$61,450a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in Kentucky. That is $29.54 an hour or $5,121 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.54
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,170Median: $61,450Highest 10%: $104,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,170 | $17.87 | |
| 25th | $45,930 | $22.08 | |
| Median | $61,450 | $29.54 | |
| 75th | $80,840 | $38.87 | |
| 90th | $104,100 | $50.03 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntington, WV | $75,310 |
| Lexington, KY | $65,620 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $61,450 |
| Louisville, KY | $61,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education teachers.
| 43. Iowa | $62,090 |
| 44. Mississippi | $61,860 |
| 45. Illinois | $61,560 |
| 46. Kentucky | $61,450 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $60,880 |
| 48. Hawaii | $49,800 |
| 49. New Hampshire | $49,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $29.54 ($61,450 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $61,450 against $75,350 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for education teacher pay?
Kentucky ranks 46 of 49 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays education teachers the most?
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, with a median of $75,310 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.