How much does a maintenance worker make in Kentucky?
$76,710a year
Median yearly pay for maintenance workers in Kentucky. That is $36.88 an hour or $6,393 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.88
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 2,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,980Median: $76,710Highest 10%: $162,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,980 | $23.55 | |
| 25th | $60,230 | $28.96 | |
| Median | $76,710 | $36.88 | |
| 75th | $157,300 | $75.61 | |
| 90th | $162,500 | $78.11 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $157,300 |
| Clarksville, TN | $84,500 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $79,410 |
| Lexington, KY | $74,610 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $65,660 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $59,100 |
| Huntington, WV | $56,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for maintenance workers.
| 1. Wyoming | $84,620 |
| 2. New Hampshire | $77,070 |
| 3. Kentucky | $76,710 |
| 4. Nevada | $75,500 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $72,040 |
| 6. California | $67,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a maintenance worker make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $36.88 ($76,710 a year).
Do maintenance workers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $76,710 against $60,850 nationally, 26% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for maintenance worker pay?
Kentucky ranks 3 of 46 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays maintenance workers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $157,300 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.