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Career/Technical Education Teachers (Postsecondary) Salary in Kentucky

Also called: Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Career/Technical Education Teachers (Postsecondary) in Kentucky earn a median of $61,080 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$61,080
vs. U.S. median
−4% ($63,820)
Rank among states
33 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,560

Pay range in Kentucky

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,630; the top 10% earn over $73,270. Nationally the range is $41,960 to $108,620.

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Career/Technical Education Teachers (Postsecondary) pay in Kentucky

How much do career/technical education teachers (postsecondary) make in Kentucky?

The median is $61,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,630 and the top 10% earn over $73,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Kentucky a good state for career/technical education teachers (postsecondary)?

On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $63,820). 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