Teachers and Instructors, All Other pay in Kentucky
$59,060avg. a year
Annual salary · 2,650 employed
Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Kentucky earn an average of $59,060 a year. That is $14,820 (20%) less than the U.S. average of $73,880. The best-paying metro area is Lexington-Fayette, KY at $76,850.
$58,200Median pay
$59,060Average yearly
+14%Avg. pay since 2021
#37Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying Kentucky metro areas
Average pay for teachers and instructors, all other by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
1250 jobs
Lexington-Fayette, KY
$76,850
a year
2220 jobs
Elizabethtown, KY
$61,140
a year
3120 jobs
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
$61,010
a year
4700 jobs
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
$60,480
a year
5170 jobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
$56,930
a year
650 jobs
Owensboro, KY
$45,390
a year
7120 jobs
Bowling Green, KY
$42,520
a year
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Teachers and Instructors, All Other pay in Kentucky, charted
Pay over time
Kentucky, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Kentucky teachers and instructors, all other work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Kentucky vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $73,880 | – |
| Kentucky | $59,060 | – |
| Virginia | $89,460 | – |
| Illinois | $74,720 | – |
| Ohio | $62,900 | – |
| West Virginia | $62,390 | – |
| Missouri | $59,640 | – |
Related jobs in Kentucky
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33,510
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,870
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,450
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,150
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,400
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$58,580
Average pay, Kentucky, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do teachers and instructors, all other make in Kentucky?
The average is $59,060 a year, and the median is $58,200. That is $14,820 (20%) less than the U.S. average of $73,880.
Where in Kentucky do they earn the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY ($76,850), followed by Elizabethtown, KY ($61,140). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Bowling Green, KY ($42,520).
How does Kentucky rank?
Kentucky ranks #37 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2021–May 2025), occupation code 25-3099. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national teachers and instructors, all other page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.