Middle School Teacher Salary in Kentucky
Based on 8K+ workers in Kentucky
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KY)
$58,850
$28.293/hr
vs National Average
$65,433
-10.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$42K – $80K
8K employed in Kentucky
Salary Distribution — Middle School Teacher in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,330 |
| 25th percentile | $49,020 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $58,850 |
| 75th percentile | $64,200 |
| 90th percentile | $80,480 |
Historical Salary Trend — Middle School Teacher in Kentucky vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $57,340 |
| 2023 | $59,560 |
| 2024 | $58,850 |
| Year | Kentucky Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $57,340 | $62,704 |
| 2023 | $59,560 | $65,652 |
| 2024 | $58,850 | $65,433 |