History Teachers Salary in Kentucky
History Teachers in Kentucky earn a median of $64,600 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,600
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($83,820)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,880; the top 10% earn over $109,180. Nationally the range is $48,410 to $162,160.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$78,670 median in Kentucky
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$61,260 median in Kentucky
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$102,140 median in Kentucky
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$74,690 median in Kentucky
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$65,580 median in Kentucky
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$65,090 median in Kentucky
History Teachers pay in Kentucky
How much do history teachers make in Kentucky?
The median is $64,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,880 and the top 10% earn over $109,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for history teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 45 (−23% vs. the national median of $83,820). Living costs are not included.