How much does a secondary school teacher make in Kentucky?
$61,560a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Kentucky. That is $29.60 an hour or $5,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.60
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,130Median: $61,560Highest 10%: $83,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,130 | $22.66 | |
| 25th | $49,990 | $24.03 | |
| Median | $61,560 | $29.60 | |
| 75th | $75,290 | $36.20 | |
| 90th | $83,310 | $40.05 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $74,040 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $66,190 |
| Lexington, KY | $64,850 |
| Owensboro, KY | $62,150 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $61,560 |
| Paducah, KY | $61,540 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $61,520 |
| Huntington, WV | $61,300 |
| Clarksville, TN | $60,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 34. Indiana | $61,880 |
| 35. Tennessee | $61,860 |
| 36. Idaho | $61,690 |
| 37. Kentucky | $61,560 |
| 38. North Dakota | $61,210 |
| 39. Iowa | $61,200 |
| 40. Montana | $60,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $29.60 ($61,560 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $61,560 against $72,040 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Kentucky ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays secondary school teachers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $74,040 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.