How much does an english language and literature teacher make in Kentucky?
$65,090a year
Median yearly pay for english language and literature teachers in Kentucky. That is $31.29 an hour or $5,424 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.29
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,450Median: $65,090Highest 10%: $106,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,450 | $19.45 | |
| 25th | $50,950 | $24.50 | |
| Median | $65,090 | $31.29 | |
| 75th | $82,540 | $39.68 | |
| 90th | $106,300 | $51.08 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $65,670 |
| Louisville, KY | $63,050 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,770 |
| Huntington, WV | $58,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for english language and literature teachers.
| 32. New Mexico | $66,450 |
| 33. Georgia | $65,530 |
| 34. Ohio | $65,140 |
| 35. Kentucky | $65,090 |
| 36. South Carolina | $64,470 |
| 37. Tennessee | $64,220 |
| 38. North Dakota | $63,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an english language and literature teacher make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $31.29 ($65,090 a year).
Do english language and literature teachers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $65,090 against $78,760 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for english language and literature teacher pay?
Kentucky ranks 35 of 49 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays english language and literature teachers the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $65,670 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.