Postsecondary Teachers, All Other pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $105,710 or more. The middle half of other postsecondary teachers in Lexington earn between $51,170 and $77,060.
- $48K10th
- $51K25th
- $51KMedian
- $77K75th
- $106K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,660 | $5,638 | — |
| Median | $51,170 | $4,264 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,170 | $4,264 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,060 | $6,422 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Other postsecondary teachers in Lexington earn 15% less than the Kentucky average ($80,050) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($90,630). At the median the gap is -34% against the U.S. median of $77,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $67,660 | $51,170 | $47,580 | $105,710 | 290 |
| Kentucky | $80,050 | $67,690 | $43,470 | $133,060 | 4,120 |
| United States | $90,630 | $77,640 | $44,300 | $160,700 | 149,840 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary after taxes in Lexington
On the average salary of $67,660, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $52,318 a year, or $4,360 a month and $2,012 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 other postsecondary teachers? 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 $67,660 buys what about $72,840 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary in other Kentucky cities
Lexington ranks 3rd of 5 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Louisville pays the most ($90,730).
- Louisville$90,730
- Bowling Green$87,670
- Lexington$67,660
- Paducah$56,230
- Owensboro$48,980
Highest-paying cities for other postsecondary teachers
Trenton, NJ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($167,460).
- Trenton, NJ$167,460
- Sacramento, CA$145,740
- Boston, MA$130,280
- Salem, OR$121,310
- Modesto, CA$117,920
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Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary in Lexington: questions
What is the entry-level other postsecondary teachers salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other postsecondary teachers take-home pay in Lexington?
About $52,318 a year ($4,360 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,660. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do other postsecondary teachers earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% less than the U.S. average for this job ($90,630).
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 25-1199; area Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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 1.04, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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