Middle School Teachers Salary in Kentucky
Also called: Middle School Teachers
Middle School Teachers in Kentucky earn a median of $61,120 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,120
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($64,370)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,040
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,270; the top 10% earn over $79,650. Nationally the range is $48,080 to $102,540.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$60,280 median in Kentucky
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,560 median in Kentucky
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,610 median in Kentucky
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$60,200 median in Kentucky
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$60,730 median in Kentucky
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$44,990 median in Kentucky
Middle School Teachers pay in Kentucky
How much do middle school teachers make in Kentucky?
The median is $61,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,270 and the top 10% earn over $79,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for middle school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $64,370). Living costs are not included.