SOC 25-1032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary — Kentucky
Kentucky
At $110,810, median pay for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary in Kentucky tracks the national median of $109,270 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $110,810, median pay for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary in Kentucky tracks the national median of $109,270 closely. Pay ranges from under $64,550 at the tenth percentile to more than $219,540 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $85,290 to $146,300.
Employment stands at 340, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Kentucky ranks number 17th out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 699 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 55th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,550 | −40.9% |
| 25th | $85,290 | −21.9% |
| Median (50th) | $110,810 | +1.4% |
| 75th | $146,300 | +33.9% |
| 90th | $219,540 | +100.9% |
| Mean | $124,800 | +14.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kentucky run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $110,810 goes as far as $122,849 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$110,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$122,849US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $110,810 a year, 1.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,550 to $219,540 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 340 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 17th of 48 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary in Kentucky?
The median annual wage is $110,810, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $109,270, so pay in Kentucky is 1.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kentucky earns more than $219,540 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,550 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 340 jobs in this occupation in Kentucky. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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