How much does a helpers--production worker make in Kentucky?
$42,130a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers in Kentucky. That is $20.25 an hour or $3,511 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.25
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,730Median: $42,130Highest 10%: $54,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,730 | $17.18 | |
| 25th | $38,650 | $18.58 | |
| Median | $42,130 | $20.25 | |
| 75th | $48,910 | $23.51 | |
| 90th | $54,420 | $26.16 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $46,610 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $46,410 |
| Huntington, WV | $42,980 |
| Lexington, KY | $41,250 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $40,350 |
| Owensboro, KY | $38,150 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $37,320 |
| Clarksville, TN | $35,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for helpers--production workers.
| 18. Alaska | $42,530 |
| 19. Massachusetts | $42,280 |
| 20. Indiana | $42,210 |
| 21. Kentucky | $42,130 |
| 22. Michigan | $41,660 |
| 23. Illinois | $41,480 |
| 24. Pennsylvania | $41,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--production worker make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $20.25 ($42,130 a year).
Do helpers--production workers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $42,130 against $39,070 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for helpers--production worker pay?
Kentucky ranks 21 of 49 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays helpers--production workers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $46,610 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.