How much does an educational make in Kentucky?
$64,350a year
Median yearly pay for educationals in Kentucky. That is $30.94 an hour or $5,363 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.94
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,840Median: $64,350Highest 10%: $99,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,840 | $19.63 | |
| 25th | $49,080 | $23.60 | |
| Median | $64,350 | $30.94 | |
| 75th | $78,580 | $37.78 | |
| 90th | $99,390 | $47.78 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Elizabethtown, KY | $82,770 |
| Louisville, KY | $72,910 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $65,310 |
| Lexington, KY | $65,230 |
| Paducah, KY | $64,350 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $61,830 |
| Owensboro, KY | $60,970 |
| Clarksville, TN | $60,760 |
| Huntington, WV | $59,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for educationals.
| 18. Colorado | $64,780 |
| 19. Minnesota | $64,600 |
| 20. Vermont | $64,570 |
| 21. Kentucky | $64,350 |
| 22. Georgia | $63,720 |
| 23. Wyoming | $63,430 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $62,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an educational make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $30.94 ($64,350 a year).
Do educationals make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $64,350 against $64,330 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for educational pay?
Kentucky ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays educationals the most?
Elizabethtown, KY, with a median of $82,770 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.