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Preschool Teachers in Kentucky earned a median of $29,780 a year ($14.32 an hour) in May 2025, 22% below the national median of $38,140; 8,520 were employed there, ranking #52 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 | $29,780 | $38,140 |
| Mean annual wage | $35,400 | $43,030 |
| Median hourly wage | $14.32 | $18.34 |
| 10th percentile | $23,490 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $27,840 | $34,530 |
| 75th percentile | $39,300 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $51,760 | $61,390 |
| Employment | 8,520 | 478,780 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 4.261 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.38 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.