How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Kentucky?
$60,280a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in Kentucky. That is $28.98 an hour or $5,023 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.98
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,980Median: $60,280Highest 10%: $79,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,980 | $21.63 | |
| 25th | $49,130 | $23.62 | |
| Median | $60,280 | $28.98 | |
| 75th | $65,070 | $31.28 | |
| 90th | $79,920 | $38.42 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Owensboro, KY | $65,430 |
| Lexington, KY | $63,950 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,150 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $61,720 |
| Louisville, KY | $61,630 |
| Paducah, KY | $61,530 |
| Clarksville, TN | $59,400 |
| Huntington, WV | $58,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 26. Nebraska | $62,200 |
| 27. Wyoming | $60,990 |
| 28. South Carolina | $60,890 |
| 29. Kentucky | $60,280 |
| 30. New Hampshire | $60,240 |
| 31. North Dakota | $59,420 |
| 32. Wisconsin | $59,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $28.98 ($60,280 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $60,280 against $62,680 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
Kentucky ranks 29 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays kindergarten teachers the most?
Owensboro, KY, with a median of $65,430 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.