Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Kentucky
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Kentucky earn a median salary of $46,729 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -24% vs the national median of $61,490. An estimated 1,650 career/technical education teachers, postsecondary are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $35,590 to $50,920 depending on location.
$46,729
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$50,920
Highest paying metro
$35,590
Lowest paying metro
1,650
Employed in Kentucky
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
inCareer/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah, KY-IL | $50,920 | $46,770 | $82,780 | 100 |
| East Kentucky | $49,660 | $46,680 | $58,680 | 240 |
| South Central Kentucky | $49,630 | $48,630 | $58,550 | 140 |
| West Kentucky | $48,970 | $38,470 | $53,520 | 190 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $48,730 | $38,800 | $61,050 | 240 |
| Central Kentucky | $48,710 | $47,940 | $58,640 | 200 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $48,170 | $43,780 | $57,970 | 40 |
| Lexington, KY | $40,180 | $32,560 | $49,330 | 420 |
| Owensboro, KY | $35,590 | $35,590 | $46,830 | 80 |