How much does a middle school teacher make in Kentucky?
$61,120a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Kentucky. That is $29.38 an hour or $5,093 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.38
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,270Median: $61,120Highest 10%: $79,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,270 | $22.25 | |
| 25th | $48,870 | $23.50 | |
| Median | $61,120 | $29.38 | |
| 75th | $65,150 | $31.32 | |
| 90th | $79,650 | $38.29 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $67,180 |
| Lexington, KY | $65,150 |
| Owensboro, KY | $63,070 |
| Paducah, KY | $62,470 |
| Louisville, KY | $61,610 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $61,600 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $61,220 |
| Clarksville, TN | $59,520 |
| Huntington, WV | $57,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 31. Wisconsin | $61,960 |
| 32. Alabama | $61,770 |
| 33. Montana | $61,550 |
| 34. Kentucky | $61,120 |
| 35. Idaho | $60,930 |
| 36. South Carolina | $60,810 |
| 37. Indiana | $60,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $29.38 ($61,120 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $61,120 against $64,370 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for middle school teacher pay?
Kentucky ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays middle school teachers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $67,180 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.