Self-Enrichment Teacher Salary in Kentucky (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Kentucky, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Kentucky Median
$39,990
per year
Hourly Rate
$19.23
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-15% vs US median
US median $46,800
State Rank
#35 of 51
1,630 employed here

How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in Kentucky?

Self-Enrichment Teachers in Kentucky take home a median of $39,990 annually — roughly $19.23 an hour — which runs 15% below the national median of $46,800.

Within Kentucky, entry-level pay starts around $22,120 while the top 10% make $77,190 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $28,270 and $55,240 a year.

Self-Enrichment Teacher salary range in Kentucky

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$22,120$10.63
25th percentile (early career)$28,270$13.59
50th percentile (median)$39,990$19.23
75th percentile (experienced)$55,240$26.56
90th percentile (top earners)$77,190$37.11

How Kentucky compares

Kentucky ranks 35th out of 51 states and territories for Self-Enrichment Teacher pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$66,430
2New Hampshire$59,880
3New York$57,790
4Connecticut$55,240
5Oregon$53,790

Working as a Self-Enrichment Teacher in Kentucky

Nationally, about 332,000 people work as Self-Enrichment Teachers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Kentucky pay ($39,990) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in Kentucky?
The median Self-Enrichment Teacher salary in Kentucky is $39,990 per year, or about $19.23 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $22,120 at the entry level to $77,190 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kentucky pay compare to the national average?
Kentucky pays Self-Enrichment Teachers about 15% less than the national median of $46,800. Kentucky ranks 35th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kentucky a good state for Self-Enrichment Teachers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $39,990 a year. About 1,630 Self-Enrichment Teachers are employed in Kentucky. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Kentucky?
The highest-paying occupations in Kentucky include Cardiologist ($558,180), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($350,950), Anesthesiologist ($347,960), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.