How much does a social sciences teacher make in Kentucky?
$64,840a year
Median yearly pay for social sciences teachers in Kentucky. That is $31.17 an hour or $5,403 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.17
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,640Median: $64,840Highest 10%: $129,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,640 | $24.35 | |
| 25th | $58,880 | $28.31 | |
| Median | $64,840 | $31.17 | |
| 75th | $80,740 | $38.82 | |
| 90th | $129,600 | $62.30 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $64,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social sciences teachers.
| 24. Maryland | $68,650 |
| 25. Maine | $66,410 |
| 26. South Carolina | $65,520 |
| 27. Kentucky | $64,840 |
| 28. North Dakota | $63,860 |
| 29. Illinois | $63,470 |
| 30. West Virginia | $63,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social sciences teacher make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $31.17 ($64,840 a year).
Do social sciences teachers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $64,840 against $72,990 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for social sciences teacher pay?
Kentucky ranks 27 of 40 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays social sciences teachers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $64,730 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.