How much does an adult basic education make in Kentucky?
$44,990a year
Median yearly pay for adult basic educations in Kentucky. That is $21.63 an hour or $3,749 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.63
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,790Median: $44,990Highest 10%: $61,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,790 | $18.65 | |
| 25th | $40,450 | $19.45 | |
| Median | $44,990 | $21.63 | |
| 75th | $50,200 | $24.13 | |
| 90th | $61,360 | $29.50 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $54,860 |
| Louisville, KY | $49,080 |
| Lexington, KY | $46,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for adult basic educations.
| 44. Iowa | $48,010 |
| 45. Georgia | $47,540 |
| 46. Ohio | $47,190 |
| 47. Kentucky | $44,990 |
| 48. Hawaii | $44,600 |
| 49. Arkansas | $43,240 |
| 50. South Dakota | $35,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an adult basic education make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $21.63 ($44,990 a year).
Do adult basic educations make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $44,990 against $61,540 nationally, 27% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for adult basic education pay?
Kentucky ranks 47 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays adult basic educations the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $54,860 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.