Postsecondary Teachers, All Other pay in Kentucky
$80,050avg. a year
Annual salary · 4,120 employed
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in Kentucky earn an average of $80,050 a year. That is $10,580 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $90,630. The best-paying metro area is Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN at $90,730.
$67,690Median pay
$80,050Average yearly
+21%Avg. pay since 2020
#25Of 47 states + D.C.
Top-paying Kentucky metro areas
Average pay for postsecondary teachers, all other by metro area. Swipe to see all 8.
12,110 jobs
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
$90,730
a year
2170 jobs
Bowling Green, KY
$87,670
a year
3880 jobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
$82,570
a year
4290 jobs
Lexington-Fayette, KY
$67,660
a year
5100 jobs
Clarksville, TN-KY
$65,790
a year
6160 jobs
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
$64,550
a year
7170 jobs
Paducah, KY-IL
$56,230
a year
8120 jobs
Owensboro, KY
$48,980
a year
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Postsecondary Teachers, All Other pay in Kentucky, charted
Pay over time
Kentucky, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Kentucky postsecondary teachers, 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 | $90,630 | – |
| Kentucky | $80,050 | – |
| Virginia | $102,560 | – |
| Tennessee | $83,690 | – |
| Indiana | $79,970 | – |
| Ohio | $79,070 | – |
| Missouri | $76,950 | – |
Related jobs in Kentucky
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$113,720
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$59,040
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$68,910
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$96,250
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$76,560
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$67,150
Average pay, Kentucky, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do postsecondary teachers, all other make in Kentucky?
The average is $80,050 a year, and the median is $67,690. That is $10,580 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $90,630.
Where in Kentucky do they earn the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN ($90,730), followed by Bowling Green, KY ($87,670). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Owensboro, KY ($48,980).
How does Kentucky rank?
Kentucky ranks #25 of 48 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 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-1199. 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 postsecondary teachers, 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.