Physics Teachers Salary in Kentucky
Physics Teachers in Kentucky earn a median of $80,270 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,270
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($100,310)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,810; the top 10% earn over $138,980. Nationally the range is $60,200 to $177,850.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$65,820 median in Kentucky
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$110,810 median in Kentucky
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$70,630 median in Kentucky
Physics Teachers pay in Kentucky
How much do physics teachers make in Kentucky?
The median is $80,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,810 and the top 10% earn over $138,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for physics teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 47 (−20% vs. the national median of $100,310). Living costs are not included.