Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $104,060 or more. The middle half of education teachers, postsecondary in Lexington earn between $45,930 and $84,350.
- $37K10th
- $46K25th
- $66KMedian
- $84K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,650 | $5,971 | — |
| Median | $65,620 | $5,468 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,930 | $3,828 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $84,350 | $7,029 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Education teachers, postsecondary in Lexington earn 7% more than the Kentucky average ($67,150) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($79,350). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $75,350.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $71,650 | $65,620 | $36,750 | $104,060 | 170 |
| Kentucky | $67,150 | $61,450 | $37,170 | $104,060 | 620 |
| United States | $79,350 | $75,350 | $39,530 | $126,860 | 60,830 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Lexington
On the average salary of $71,650, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $54,875 a year, or $4,573 a month and $2,111 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Is Lexington a good place for education teachers, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $71,650 buys what about $77,135 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other Kentucky cities
Lexington ranks 1st of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Lexington$71,650
- Louisville$67,770
Highest-paying cities for education teachers, postsecondary
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($130,400).
- San Jose, CA$130,400
- Houma, LA$128,710
- Eugene, OR$124,780
- Riverside, CA$124,070
- San Diego, CA$122,520
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Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Lexington: questions
What is the entry-level education teachers, postsecondary salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,930, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the education teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Lexington?
About $54,875 a year ($4,573 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,650. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do education teachers, postsecondary earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($79,350).
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 25-1081; area Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.49, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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