Education Teachers Salary in Kentucky
Education Teachers in Kentucky earn a median of $61,450 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,450
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($75,350)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,170; the top 10% earn over $104,060. Nationally the range is $39,530 to $126,860.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$74,520 median in Kentucky
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$63,660 median in Kentucky
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$61,260 median in Kentucky
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$62,380 median in Kentucky
Education Teachers pay in Kentucky
How much do education teachers make in Kentucky?
The median is $61,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,170 and the top 10% earn over $104,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for education teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 49 (−18% vs. the national median of $75,350). Living costs are not included.