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Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Kentucky

Also called: Ethnic Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in Kentucky earn a median of $74,690 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$74,690
vs. U.S. median
−12% ($85,020)
Rank among states
31 of 37
Jobs in the state
90

Pay range in Kentucky

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $16,410; the top 10% earn over $133,380. Nationally the range is $52,070 to $160,420.

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Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Kentucky

How much do area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary make in Kentucky?

The median is $74,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $16,410 and the top 10% earn over $133,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Kentucky a good state for area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary?

On pay alone it ranks 31 of 37 (−12% vs. the national median of $85,020). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses