How much does a food processing worker make in Kentucky?
$37,450a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in Kentucky. That is $18.00 an hour or $3,121 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.00
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,130Median: $37,450Highest 10%: $44,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,130 | $17.85 | |
| 25th | $37,140 | $17.86 | |
| Median | $37,450 | $18.00 | |
| 75th | $41,970 | $20.18 | |
| 90th | $44,610 | $21.45 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $44,610 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $40,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food processing workers.
| 35. Montana | $37,740 |
| 36. Alabama | $37,510 |
| 37. Connecticut | $37,450 |
| 38. Kentucky | $37,450 |
| 39. North Carolina | $37,360 |
| 40. South Carolina | $37,060 |
| 41. Maryland | $35,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $18.00 ($37,450 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $37,450 against $39,680 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for food processing worker pay?
Kentucky ranks 38 of 46 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays food processing workers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $44,610 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.