How much does a teacher and instructor make in Kentucky?
$58,200a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in Kentucky. That is $27.98 an hour or $4,850 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.98
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,910Median: $58,200Highest 10%: $83,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,910 | $16.78 | |
| 25th | $45,850 | $22.04 | |
| Median | $58,200 | $27.98 | |
| 75th | $69,240 | $33.29 | |
| 90th | $83,770 | $40.27 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $83,770 |
| Huntington, WV | $63,670 |
| Louisville, KY | $58,200 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $52,120 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $50,000 |
| Owensboro, KY | $39,460 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $31,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 30. Georgia | $60,130 |
| 31. Louisiana | $59,460 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $58,420 |
| 33. Kentucky | $58,200 |
| 34. Ohio | $56,890 |
| 35. Utah | $56,280 |
| 36. Missouri | $55,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $27.98 ($58,200 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $58,200 against $66,140 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for teacher and instructor pay?
Kentucky ranks 33 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays teacher and instructors the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $83,770 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.