How much does an office clerk make in Kentucky?
$37,870a year
Median yearly pay for office clerks in Kentucky. That is $18.21 an hour or $3,156 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.21
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 29,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,640Median: $37,870Highest 10%: $56,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,640 | $10.88 | |
| 25th | $30,430 | $14.63 | |
| Median | $37,870 | $18.21 | |
| 75th | $46,760 | $22.48 | |
| 90th | $56,750 | $27.28 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $44,640 |
| Louisville, KY | $41,290 |
| Lexington, KY | $40,250 |
| Clarksville, TN | $38,380 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $38,000 |
| Paducah, KY | $37,290 |
| Owensboro, KY | $37,190 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $36,970 |
| Huntington, WV | $36,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for office clerks.
| 38. Texas | $39,000 |
| 39. Tennessee | $38,860 |
| 40. South Dakota | $38,560 |
| 41. Kentucky | $37,870 |
| 42. Nebraska | $37,820 |
| 43. Oklahoma | $37,240 |
| 44. New Mexico | $37,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an office clerk make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $18.21 ($37,870 a year).
Do office clerks make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $37,870 against $45,010 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for office clerk pay?
Kentucky ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays office clerks the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $44,640 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.