Nursing Instructors and Teachers Salary in Kentucky
Also called: Nursing Instructors, Postsecondary
Nursing Instructors and Teachers in Kentucky earn a median of $71,920 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $71,920
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($80,250)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,130
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,730; the top 10% earn over $105,880. Nationally the range is $48,800 to $129,500.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Nursing Instructors and Teachers pay in Kentucky
How much do nursing instructors and teachers make in Kentucky?
The median is $71,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,730 and the top 10% earn over $105,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for nursing instructors and teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−10% vs. the national median of $80,250). Living costs are not included.