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Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #37 of 51 · KY
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of teaching assistants, except postsecondarys in Kentucky earn between $23,980 and $46,370. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean teaching assistants, except postsecondary salary in Kentucky is $33,510, about 12.5% below the U.S. average ($38,290). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $39,960 | $39,910 | 2,080 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $36,250 | $39,160 | 3,760 |
| Owensboro, KY | $35,890 | $33,800 | 520 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $31,530 | $32,780 | 680 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $29,970 | $30,920 | 350 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $29,250 | $30,980 | 1,840 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $29,100 | $29,810 | 740 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $28,850 | $29,480 | 1,550 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do teaching assistants, except postsecondary make in Kentucky?
The median teaching assistants, except postsecondary salary in Kentucky is $30,160 per year (mean $33,510), and about 80% earn between $23,980 and $46,370.
How much do teaching assistants, except postsecondary make per hour in Kentucky?
Roughly $16 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $33,510 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Kentucky a high-paying state for teaching assistants, except postsecondary?
Kentucky ranks #37 of 51 states for teaching assistants, except postsecondary pay. Its mean salary of $33,510 is about 12.5% below the U.S. average of $38,290.
Which metro areas in Kentucky pay teaching assistants, except postsecondary the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Kentucky for teaching assistants, except postsecondary are Lexington-Fayette, KY ($39,960), Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN ($36,250), Owensboro, KY ($35,890), by median annual wage.
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