How much does a physics teacher make in Kentucky?
$80,270a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in Kentucky. That is $38.59 an hour or $6,689 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.59
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,810Median: $80,270Highest 10%: $139,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,810 | $18.18 | |
| 25th | $57,690 | $27.74 | |
| Median | $80,270 | $38.59 | |
| 75th | $107,100 | $51.50 | |
| 90th | $139,000 | $66.82 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $139,000 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $78,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physics teachers.
| 40. Alabama | $82,750 |
| 41. South Carolina | $81,210 |
| 42. Tennessee | $80,630 |
| 43. Kentucky | $80,270 |
| 44. Florida | $74,050 |
| 45. Mississippi | $71,160 |
| 46. Arizona | $65,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $38.59 ($80,270 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $80,270 against $100,300 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for physics teacher pay?
Kentucky ranks 43 of 47 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays physics teachers the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $139,000 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.