How much does a substitute teacher make in Kentucky?
$29,730a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in Kentucky. That is $14.29 an hour or $2,478 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.29
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,120Median: $29,730Highest 10%: $64,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,120 | $11.60 | |
| 25th | $26,880 | $12.92 | |
| Median | $29,730 | $14.29 | |
| 75th | $45,350 | $21.80 | |
| 90th | $64,680 | $31.10 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntington, WV | $48,270 |
| Louisville, KY | $36,030 |
| Clarksville, TN | $34,280 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $34,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 38. North Carolina | $33,780 |
| 39. Texas | $32,040 |
| 40. South Carolina | $30,400 |
| 41. Kentucky | $29,730 |
| 42. Tennessee | $29,500 |
| 43. Arkansas | $29,230 |
| 44. Montana | $28,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $14.29 ($29,730 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $29,730 against $41,670 nationally, 29% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for substitute teacher pay?
Kentucky ranks 41 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays substitute teachers the most?
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, with a median of $48,270 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.