How much does a presser make in Kentucky?
$31,200a year
Median yearly pay for pressers in Kentucky. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,420Median: $31,200Highest 10%: $35,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,420 | $11.74 | |
| 25th | $27,760 | $13.35 | |
| Median | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 75th | $34,720 | $16.69 | |
| 90th | $35,790 | $17.21 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $33,390 |
| Lexington, KY | $32,720 |
| Louisville, KY | $31,500 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $27,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pressers.
| 24. Iowa | $32,990 |
| 25. Florida | $31,760 |
| 26. Virginia | $31,220 |
| 27. Kentucky | $31,200 |
| 28. Ohio | $30,820 |
| 29. Missouri | $30,520 |
| 30. Wyoming | $30,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a presser make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $15.00 ($31,200 a year).
Do pressers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $31,200 against $35,060 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for presser pay?
Kentucky ranks 27 of 44 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays pressers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $33,390 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.