How much does a meat make in Kentucky?
$39,150a year
Median yearly pay for meats in Kentucky. That is $18.82 an hour or $3,263 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.82
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,860Median: $39,150Highest 10%: $45,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,860 | $17.72 | |
| 25th | $38,990 | $18.75 | |
| Median | $39,150 | $18.82 | |
| 75th | $39,420 | $18.95 | |
| 90th | $45,590 | $21.92 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $44,280 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $43,150 |
| Huntington, WV | $36,650 |
| Clarksville, TN | $29,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meats.
| 20. Idaho | $39,200 |
| 21. Maine | $39,170 |
| 22. North Carolina | $39,170 |
| 23. Kentucky | $39,150 |
| 24. Arkansas | $37,980 |
| 25. Nevada | $37,920 |
| 26. Mississippi | $37,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meat make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $18.82 ($39,150 a year).
Do meats make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $39,150 against $38,300 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for meat pay?
Kentucky ranks 23 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays meats the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $44,280 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.