Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary is $29.37 an hour ($61,080 a year). About 1,560 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($63,820). Kentucky ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.46 | $44,630 |
| 25% of workers | $23.88 | $49,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.37 | $61,080 |
| 75% of workers | $30.70 | $63,860 |
| 90% of workers | $35.23 | $73,270 |
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Paducah | $77,170 | 80 |
| Owensboro | $62,710 | 50 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $62,370 | 160 |
| Bowling Green | $59,610 | 40 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $51,630 | 180 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 8,000 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Training and Development Specialists | $61,390 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $63,640 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $61,140 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $49,680 |
| Tutors | $34,240 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $77,990 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,680 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,920 |
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