How much does a childcare worker make in Kentucky?
$28,920a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Kentucky. That is $13.90 an hour or $2,410 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.90
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,860Median: $28,920Highest 10%: $39,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,860 | $10.51 | |
| 25th | $24,500 | $11.78 | |
| Median | $28,920 | $13.90 | |
| 75th | $35,060 | $16.86 | |
| 90th | $39,550 | $19.01 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $35,100 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $30,150 |
| Louisville, KY | $30,150 |
| Owensboro, KY | $29,150 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $28,940 |
| Clarksville, TN | $28,420 |
| Paducah, KY | $26,800 |
| Huntington, WV | $25,360 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $24,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 37. South Carolina | $29,650 |
| 38. Kansas | $29,240 |
| 39. North Carolina | $29,140 |
| 40. Kentucky | $28,920 |
| 41. Texas | $28,570 |
| 42. Arkansas | $28,450 |
| 43. Iowa | $28,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $13.90 ($28,920 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $28,920 against $34,980 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for childcare worker pay?
Kentucky ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays childcare workers the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $35,100 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.