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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Kentucky
- Paducah$73,490
- Owensboro$61,020
- Lexington$60,340
- Louisville$54,910
- Bowling Green$54,430
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah | $73,490 | $77,170 | $61,650 | $56,606 | 86 |
| Owensboro | $61,020 | $62,710 | $61,070 | $48,105 | 89 |
| Lexington | $60,340 | $62,370 | $49,610 | $47,010 | 93 |
| Louisville | $54,910 | $51,630 | $45,270 | $43,288 | 93 |
| Bowling Green | $54,430 | $59,610 | $44,450 | $43,038 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Paducah's local income tax (2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state
More about pay in Kentucky
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1194.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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