How much does a preschool teacher make in Kentucky?
$29,780a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in Kentucky. That is $14.32 an hour or $2,482 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.32
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,490Median: $29,780Highest 10%: $51,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,490 | $11.29 | |
| 25th | $27,840 | $13.38 | |
| Median | $29,780 | $14.32 | |
| 75th | $39,300 | $18.89 | |
| 90th | $51,760 | $24.88 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $35,430 |
| Louisville, KY | $34,360 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $34,290 |
| Huntington, WV | $30,850 |
| Lexington, KY | $29,370 |
| Clarksville, TN | $28,320 |
| Owensboro, KY | $28,110 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $28,040 |
| Paducah, KY | $28,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for preschool teachers.
| 47. West Virginia | $32,480 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $31,790 |
| 49. Wyoming | $29,930 |
| 50. Kentucky | $29,780 |
| 51. Alabama | $28,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $14.32 ($29,780 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $29,780 against $38,140 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for preschool teacher pay?
Kentucky ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays preschool teachers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $35,430 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.