Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Kentucky
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in Kentucky earn a median salary of $74,858 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.4% vs the national median of $79,940. An estimated 790 nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $62,030 to $82,640 depending on location.
$74,858
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$82,640
Highest paying metro
$62,030
Lowest paying metro
790
Employed in Kentucky
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Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Kentucky | $82,640 | $60,080 | $100,120 | 80 |
| Lexington, KY | $81,030 | $64,280 | $103,000 | 210 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $74,850 | $62,310 | $83,090 | 400 |
| South Central Kentucky | $73,740 | $61,240 | $99,660 | 100 |
| Central Kentucky | $62,030 | $43,860 | $79,500 | — |