How much does an art make in Kentucky?
$64,440a year
Median yearly pay for arts in Kentucky. That is $30.98 an hour or $5,370 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.98
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,470Median: $64,440Highest 10%: $104,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,470 | $17.05 | |
| 25th | $47,510 | $22.84 | |
| Median | $64,440 | $30.98 | |
| 75th | $83,410 | $40.10 | |
| 90th | $104,900 | $50.41 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntington, WV | $71,430 |
| Lexington, KY | $66,570 |
| Louisville, KY | $63,300 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $61,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for arts.
| 35. Colorado | $70,060 |
| 36. North Dakota | $67,190 |
| 37. Utah | $66,220 |
| 38. Kentucky | $64,440 |
| 39. Florida | $63,820 |
| 40. Alabama | $63,540 |
| 41. South Dakota | $63,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $30.98 ($64,440 a year).
Do arts make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $64,440 against $78,620 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for art pay?
Kentucky ranks 38 of 49 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays arts the most?
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, with a median of $71,430 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.