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Short-Term Substitute Teachers in Kentucky earned a median of $29,730 a year ($14.29 an hour) in May 2025, 29% below the national median of $41,670; 320 were employed there, ranking #41 of 51 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 | $29,730 | $41,670 |
| Mean annual wage | $37,430 | $46,420 |
| Median hourly wage | $14.29 | $20.03 |
| 10th percentile | $24,120 | $28,560 |
| 25th percentile | $26,880 | $34,170 |
| 75th percentile | $45,350 | $54,890 |
| 90th percentile | $64,680 | $65,790 |
| Employment | 320 | 524,770 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 0.159 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.05 | 1.00 |
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Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:42 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.
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