How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Kentucky?
$71,920a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in Kentucky. That is $34.58 an hour or $5,993 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.58
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,730Median: $71,920Highest 10%: $105,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,730 | $22.95 | |
| 25th | $59,550 | $28.63 | |
| Median | $71,920 | $34.58 | |
| 75th | $83,830 | $40.30 | |
| 90th | $105,900 | $50.90 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $67,520 |
| Huntington, WV | $62,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| 42. Indiana | $76,080 |
| 43. Mississippi | $75,060 |
| 44. Wyoming | $72,590 |
| 45. Kentucky | $71,920 |
| 46. Oklahoma | $67,840 |
| 47. Vermont | $66,660 |
| 48. South Dakota | $66,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $34.58 ($71,920 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $71,920 against $80,250 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
Kentucky ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays nursing instructor and teachers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $67,520 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.