How much does a social work teacher make in Kentucky?
$65,260a year
Median yearly pay for social work teachers in Kentucky. That is $31.38 an hour or $5,438 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.38
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,280Median: $65,260Highest 10%: $103,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,280 | $19.85 | |
| 25th | $50,930 | $24.49 | |
| Median | $65,260 | $31.38 | |
| 75th | $81,860 | $39.36 | |
| 90th | $103,300 | $49.68 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $51,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social work teachers.
| 30. Alabama | $66,520 |
| 31. Missouri | $66,470 |
| 32. Georgia | $65,350 |
| 33. Kentucky | $65,260 |
| 34. Iowa | $64,190 |
| 35. Mississippi | $63,680 |
| 36. Idaho | $62,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social work teacher make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $31.38 ($65,260 a year).
Do social work teachers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $65,260 against $77,570 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for social work teacher pay?
Kentucky ranks 33 of 43 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays social work teachers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $51,870 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.