How much does an educational instruction and library worker make in Kentucky?
$45,350a year
Median yearly pay for educational instruction and library workers in Kentucky. That is $21.80 an hour or $3,779 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.80
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,210Median: $45,350Highest 10%: $100,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,210 | $13.56 | |
| 25th | $34,390 | $16.53 | |
| Median | $45,350 | $21.80 | |
| 75th | $63,130 | $30.35 | |
| 90th | $100,200 | $48.19 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $79,050 |
| Owensboro, KY | $60,550 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $48,990 |
| Clarksville, TN | $48,420 |
| Lexington, KY | $47,090 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $46,340 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $43,330 |
| Paducah, KY | $38,520 |
| Huntington, WV | $29,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for educational instruction and library workers.
| 35. Illinois | $46,390 |
| 36. Missouri | $45,790 |
| 37. Maine | $45,680 |
| 38. Kentucky | $45,350 |
| 39. Idaho | $42,520 |
| 40. Nebraska | $42,270 |
| 41. Texas | $40,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an educational instruction and library worker make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $21.80 ($45,350 a year).
Do educational instruction and library workers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $45,350 against $50,890 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for educational instruction and library worker pay?
Kentucky ranks 38 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays educational instruction and library workers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $79,050 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.