How much does an elementary school teacher make in Kentucky?
$60,610a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in Kentucky. That is $29.14 an hour or $5,051 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.14
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,600Median: $60,610Highest 10%: $79,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,600 | $21.92 | |
| 25th | $48,400 | $23.27 | |
| Median | $60,610 | $29.14 | |
| 75th | $64,570 | $31.04 | |
| 90th | $79,740 | $38.34 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $64,740 |
| Owensboro, KY | $63,010 |
| Paducah, KY | $62,030 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $61,840 |
| Louisville, KY | $61,610 |
| Lexington, KY | $61,460 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $61,260 |
| Clarksville, TN | $59,760 |
| Huntington, WV | $57,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 32. Wisconsin | $61,210 |
| 33. Wyoming | $61,150 |
| 34. South Carolina | $60,820 |
| 35. Kentucky | $60,610 |
| 36. Iowa | $60,580 |
| 37. North Dakota | $60,030 |
| 38. Tennessee | $59,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $29.14 ($60,610 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $60,610 against $63,970 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for elementary school teacher pay?
Kentucky ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays elementary school teachers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $64,740 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.