How much does a baker make in Kentucky?
$33,890a year
Median yearly pay for bakers in Kentucky. That is $16.29 an hour or $2,824 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.29
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,440Median: $33,890Highest 10%: $47,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,440 | $11.75 | |
| 25th | $28,170 | $13.54 | |
| Median | $33,890 | $16.29 | |
| 75th | $39,470 | $18.98 | |
| 90th | $47,810 | $22.99 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntington, WV | $36,840 |
| Louisville, KY | $36,430 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $35,970 |
| Lexington, KY | $34,460 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $33,990 |
| Clarksville, TN | $31,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bakers.
| 42. Kansas | $34,300 |
| 43. Idaho | $34,060 |
| 44. Alabama | $34,030 |
| 45. Kentucky | $33,890 |
| 46. Texas | $33,790 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $31,460 |
| 48. Arkansas | $30,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a baker make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $16.29 ($33,890 a year).
Do bakers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $33,890 against $37,160 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for baker pay?
Kentucky ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays bakers the most?
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, with a median of $36,840 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.