How much does a personal care and service worker make in Kentucky?
$35,140a year
Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers in Kentucky. That is $16.89 an hour or $2,928 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.89
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,980Median: $35,140Highest 10%: $49,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,980 | $14.41 | |
| 25th | $32,710 | $15.73 | |
| Median | $35,140 | $16.89 | |
| 75th | $40,460 | $19.45 | |
| 90th | $49,360 | $23.73 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $37,740 |
| Clarksville, TN | $33,160 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $29,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for personal care and service workers.
| 20. Connecticut | $36,130 |
| 21. Kansas | $35,970 |
| 22. Florida | $35,150 |
| 23. Kentucky | $35,140 |
| 24. Nevada | $34,960 |
| 25. Vermont | $34,650 |
| 26. North Dakota | $34,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a personal care and service worker make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $16.89 ($35,140 a year).
Do personal care and service workers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $35,140 against $41,600 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for personal care and service worker pay?
Kentucky ranks 23 of 46 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays personal care and service workers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $37,740 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.