How much does a geography teacher make in Kentucky?
$86,790a year
Median yearly pay for geography teachers in Kentucky. That is $41.73 an hour or $7,233 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.73
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,150Median: $86,790Highest 10%: $124,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,150 | $26.03 | |
| 25th | $69,830 | $33.57 | |
| Median | $86,790 | $41.73 | |
| 75th | $98,230 | $47.23 | |
| 90th | $124,400 | $59.82 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for geography teachers.
| 11. Minnesota | $95,890 |
| 12. Washington | $90,550 |
| 13. New Mexico | $89,060 |
| 14. Kentucky | $86,790 |
| 15. South Carolina | $85,810 |
| 16. Georgia | $85,420 |
| 17. North Carolina | $84,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geography teacher make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $41.73 ($86,790 a year).
Do geography teachers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $86,790 against $97,590 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for geography teacher pay?
Kentucky ranks 14 of 28 states.
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.