Chemistry Teachers Salary in Kentucky
Chemistry Teachers in Kentucky earn a median of $82,550 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,550
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($93,250)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,980; the top 10% earn over $164,170. Nationally the range is $57,870 to $172,110.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$95,830 median in Kentucky
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$139,110 median in Kentucky
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$70,630 median in Kentucky
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$80,270 median in Kentucky
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$65,820 median in Kentucky
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$110,810 median in Kentucky
Chemistry Teachers pay in Kentucky
How much do chemistry teachers make in Kentucky?
The median is $82,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,980 and the top 10% earn over $164,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for chemistry teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 48 (−11% vs. the national median of $93,250). Living costs are not included.