Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for education teachers, postsecondary is $61,450 a year. About 620 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($75,350). Kentucky ranks 46th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for education teachers, postsecondary in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37,170 |
| 25% of workers | $45,930 |
| Half of workers (median) | $61,450 |
| 75% of workers | $80,840 |
| 90% of workers | $104,060 |
Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette | $65,620 | 170 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $61,360 | 100 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for education teachers, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional 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: +2.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 5,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Instructional Coordinators | $63,640 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $49,680 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $114,310 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $74,520 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,680 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,920 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,140 |
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