How much does a helper make in Kentucky?
$43,680a year
Median yearly pay for helpers in Kentucky. That is $21.00 an hour or $3,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.00
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,240Median: $43,680Highest 10%: $54,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,240 | $17.42 | |
| 25th | $38,190 | $18.36 | |
| Median | $43,680 | $21.00 | |
| 75th | $48,790 | $23.46 | |
| 90th | $54,660 | $26.28 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $47,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for helpers.
| 13. Massachusetts | $44,720 |
| 14. Maryland | $44,360 |
| 15. Indiana | $43,860 |
| 16. Kentucky | $43,680 |
| 17. Virginia | $42,310 |
| 18. Oregon | $41,410 |
| 19. New Jersey | $41,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helper make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $21.00 ($43,680 a year).
Do helpers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $43,680 against $42,670 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for helper pay?
Kentucky ranks 16 of 40 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays helpers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $47,820 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.