Teachers and Instructors, All Other Salary in Lexington, KY

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

Median annual salary $66,960 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $101,270
Employed locally 290
National median $64,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $49,770
    50th (median)
    $66,960
    75th
    $80,390
    90th
    $101,270

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary vs area income 95% Median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary is 5% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teachers and Instructors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $125,420
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $119,060
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    Napa, CA $108,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,780

    Nearby metros — Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $61,250
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $59,480
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $58,040
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $57,970
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $54,950
    Kentucky $54,230

    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 Teachers and Instructors, All Other make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other 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 Teachers and Instructors, All Other salaries?

    The median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary in Lexington, KY is 3.5% above the national median of $64,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Lexington?

    Entry-level Teachers and Instructors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,770.