How much does an entertainer and performer make in Kentucky?
$39,960a year
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers in Kentucky. That is $19.21 an hour or $3,330 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.21
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 29
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $39,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for entertainer and performers.
| 12. Tennessee | $41,430 |
| 13. Washington | $41,370 |
| 14. Illinois | $40,960 |
| 15. Kentucky | $39,960 |
| 16. California | $39,150 |
| 17. New Jersey | $39,060 |
| 18. Montana | $38,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an entertainer and performer make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $19.21 ($39,960 a year).
Do entertainer and performers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $39,960 against $39,150 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for entertainer and performer pay?
Kentucky ranks 15 of 29 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays entertainer and performers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $39,350 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.