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Elementary School Teachers in Kentucky earned a median of $60,610 a year (— an hour) in May 2025, 5% below the national median of $63,970; 19,080 were employed there, ranking #36 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $60,610 | $63,970 |
| Mean annual wage | $59,870 | $72,650 |
| Median hourly wage | — | — |
| 10th percentile | $45,600 | $47,960 |
| 25th percentile | $48,400 | $57,710 |
| 75th percentile | $64,570 | $81,450 |
| 90th percentile | $79,740 | $104,340 |
| Employment | 19,080 | 1,388,390 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 9.537 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.07 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.