How much does a psychology teacher make in Kentucky?
$74,520a year
Median yearly pay for psychology teachers in Kentucky. That is $35.83 an hour or $6,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.83
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,260Median: $74,520Highest 10%: $110,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,260 | $20.80 | |
| 25th | $61,910 | $29.76 | |
| Median | $74,520 | $35.83 | |
| 75th | $84,780 | $40.76 | |
| 90th | $110,700 | $53.20 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $78,670 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $77,380 |
| Lexington, KY | $76,680 |
| Huntington, WV | $63,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychology teachers.
| 40. Alabama | $75,340 |
| 41. North Carolina | $75,260 |
| 42. South Carolina | $74,890 |
| 43. Kentucky | $74,520 |
| 44. West Virginia | $74,280 |
| 45. Florida | $69,050 |
| 46. Wyoming | $65,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychology teacher make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $35.83 ($74,520 a year).
Do psychology teachers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $74,520 against $80,340 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for psychology teacher pay?
Kentucky ranks 43 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays psychology teachers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $78,670 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.