SOC 25-1112 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Law Teachers, Postsecondary — Kentucky
Kentucky
In Kentucky the median wage for Law Teachers, Postsecondary is $140,820 a year, which is 9.6% higher than the national figure of $128,500.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Kentucky the median wage for Law Teachers, Postsecondary is $140,820 a year, which is 9.6% higher than the national figure of $128,500. Half of workers earn between $69,250 and $173,980. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $42,900 and the ninetieth at $256,790.
The area has 120 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.45 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 33 states with published data for this occupation, Kentucky ranks 8th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 23rd of 699 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,900 | −66.6% |
| 25th | $69,250 | −46.1% |
| Median (50th) | $140,820 | +9.6% |
| 75th | $173,980 | +35.4% |
| 90th | $256,790 | +99.8% |
| Mean | $135,680 | +5.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kentucky run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $140,820 goes as far as $156,120 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$140,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$156,120US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $140,820 a year, 9.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,900 to $256,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 8th of 33 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Law Teachers, Postsecondary in Kentucky?
The median annual wage is $140,820, 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 $128,500, so pay in Kentucky is 9.6% 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 $256,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,900 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 120 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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