How much does a counselor make in Kentucky?
$40,230a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in Kentucky. That is $19.34 an hour or $3,353 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.34
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $15,170Median: $40,230Highest 10%: $84,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,170 | $7.29 | |
| 25th | $15,170 | $7.29 | |
| Median | $40,230 | $19.34 | |
| 75th | $58,550 | $28.15 | |
| 90th | $84,530 | $40.64 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntington, WV | $47,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for counselors.
| 39. West Virginia | $44,810 |
| 40. Missouri | $43,680 |
| 41. Nebraska | $40,530 |
| 42. Kentucky | $40,230 |
| 43. Montana | $39,260 |
| 44. Michigan | $37,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $19.34 ($40,230 a year).
Do counselors make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $40,230 against $50,860 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for counselor pay?
Kentucky ranks 42 of 44 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays counselors the most?
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, with a median of $47,340 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.