How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Kentucky?
$67,690a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in Kentucky. That is $32.54 an hour or $5,641 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.54
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 4,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,470Median: $67,690Highest 10%: $133,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,470 | $20.90 | |
| 25th | $50,840 | $24.44 | |
| Median | $67,690 | $32.54 | |
| 75th | $104,800 | $50.36 | |
| 90th | $133,100 | $63.97 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bowling Green, KY | $83,220 |
| Louisville, KY | $83,090 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $78,020 |
| Clarksville, TN | $60,170 |
| Huntington, WV | $59,110 |
| Paducah, KY | $52,170 |
| Lexington, KY | $51,170 |
| Owensboro, KY | $50,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postsecondary teachers.
| 26. Oregon | $72,440 |
| 27. Iowa | $71,680 |
| 28. Michigan | $70,550 |
| 29. Kentucky | $67,690 |
| 30. New York | $67,640 |
| 31. Pennsylvania | $65,400 |
| 32. West Virginia | $65,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $32.54 ($67,690 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $67,690 against $77,640 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
Kentucky ranks 29 of 48 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays postsecondary teachers the most?
Bowling Green, KY, with a median of $83,220 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.