How much does a hotel make in Kentucky?
$29,970a year
Median yearly pay for hotels in Kentucky. That is $14.41 an hour or $2,498 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.41
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,720Median: $29,970Highest 10%: $37,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,720 | $10.92 | |
| 25th | $27,090 | $13.02 | |
| Median | $29,970 | $14.41 | |
| 75th | $34,550 | $16.61 | |
| 90th | $37,380 | $17.97 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $33,130 |
| Louisville, KY | $31,080 |
| Lexington, KY | $30,160 |
| Paducah, KY | $28,840 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $28,760 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $28,700 |
| Clarksville, TN | $28,310 |
| Owensboro, KY | $27,880 |
| Huntington, WV | $26,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hotels.
| 37. South Dakota | $30,550 |
| 38. Tennessee | $30,160 |
| 39. South Carolina | $30,020 |
| 40. Kentucky | $29,970 |
| 41. North Carolina | $29,900 |
| 42. Kansas | $29,750 |
| 43. Texas | $29,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hotel make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $14.41 ($29,970 a year).
Do hotels make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $29,970 against $35,070 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for hotel pay?
Kentucky ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays hotels the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $33,130 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.