How much does a history teacher make in Kentucky?
$64,600a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in Kentucky. That is $31.06 an hour or $5,383 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.06
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,880Median: $64,600Highest 10%: $109,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,880 | $19.17 | |
| 25th | $51,190 | $24.61 | |
| Median | $64,600 | $31.06 | |
| 75th | $83,900 | $40.34 | |
| 90th | $109,200 | $52.49 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $79,620 |
| Lexington, KY | $71,580 |
| Louisville, KY | $58,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for history teachers.
| 39. South Dakota | $69,220 |
| 40. Oklahoma | $66,910 |
| 41. Alabama | $66,550 |
| 42. Kentucky | $64,600 |
| 43. Mississippi | $63,450 |
| 44. Nebraska | $57,150 |
| 45. Arkansas | $47,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $31.06 ($64,600 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $64,600 against $83,820 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for history teacher pay?
Kentucky ranks 42 of 45 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays history teachers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $79,620 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.