How much does a production worker make in Kentucky?
$38,630a year
Median yearly pay for production workers in Kentucky. That is $18.57 an hour or $3,219 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.57
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,890Median: $38,630Highest 10%: $47,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,890 | $13.41 | |
| 25th | $32,970 | $15.85 | |
| Median | $38,630 | $18.57 | |
| 75th | $43,600 | $20.96 | |
| 90th | $47,160 | $22.67 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Clarksville, TN | $49,120 |
| Louisville, KY | $40,160 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $39,570 |
| Huntington, WV | $36,540 |
| Owensboro, KY | $33,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for production workers.
| 36. Texas | $38,850 |
| 37. North Carolina | $38,790 |
| 38. Ohio | $38,720 |
| 39. Kentucky | $38,630 |
| 40. Mississippi | $38,570 |
| 41. Missouri | $38,470 |
| 42. Virginia | $38,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production worker make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $18.57 ($38,630 a year).
Do production workers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $38,630 against $40,110 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for production worker pay?
Kentucky ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays production workers the most?
Clarksville, TN-KY, with a median of $49,120 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.