How much does an area make in Kentucky?
$74,690a year
Median yearly pay for areas in Kentucky. That is $35.91 an hour or $6,224 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.91
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,410Median: $74,690Highest 10%: $133,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,410 | $7.89 | |
| 25th | $48,640 | $23.38 | |
| Median | $74,690 | $35.91 | |
| 75th | $105,400 | $50.65 | |
| 90th | $133,400 | $64.13 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $76,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for areas.
| 28. Wyoming | $76,170 |
| 29. Arizona | $75,680 |
| 30. Tennessee | $75,060 |
| 31. Kentucky | $74,690 |
| 32. Texas | $72,250 |
| 33. West Virginia | $71,200 |
| 34. Florida | $66,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $35.91 ($74,690 a year).
Do areas make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $74,690 against $85,020 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for area pay?
Kentucky ranks 31 of 37 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays areas the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $76,200 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.