How much does a child make in Kentucky?
$59,100a year
Median yearly pay for childs in Kentucky. That is $28.41 an hour or $4,925 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.41
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,210Median: $59,100Highest 10%: $78,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,210 | $18.85 | |
| 25th | $46,230 | $22.23 | |
| Median | $59,100 | $28.41 | |
| 75th | $67,260 | $32.34 | |
| 90th | $78,660 | $37.82 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bowling Green, KY | $64,050 |
| Lexington, KY | $63,780 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $62,130 |
| Clarksville, TN | $59,230 |
| Louisville, KY | $59,100 |
| Owensboro, KY | $58,920 |
| Paducah, KY | $57,280 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $55,080 |
| Huntington, WV | $52,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childs.
| 23. North Carolina | $59,610 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $59,280 |
| 25. Michigan | $59,270 |
| 26. Kentucky | $59,100 |
| 27. Louisiana | $56,800 |
| 28. Montana | $56,780 |
| 29. Florida | $56,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $28.41 ($59,100 a year).
Do childs make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $59,100 against $59,550 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for child pay?
Kentucky ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays childs the most?
Bowling Green, KY, with a median of $64,050 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.