Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $102,130 +5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,500
90th percentile $218,700
Employed locally 190
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,500
    25th
    $63,140
    50th (median)
    $102,130
    75th
    $133,060
    90th
    $218,700

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 144% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 44% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Business Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wilmington, NC $179,820
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $169,800
    Anchorage, AK $168,440
    Lawrence, KS $162,300
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $161,500
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,270

    Nearby metros — Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $103,380
    Bowling Green, KY $101,690
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $84,050
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $83,500
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $79,330
    Kentucky $79,330

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,360
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,330
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,240
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,520
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,220
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $103,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Business Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Lexington, KY is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Business Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Lexington, KY is 5% above the national median of $97,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Lexington?

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $38,500 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,140.