How much does a production make in Kentucky?
$55,690a year
Median yearly pay for productions in Kentucky. That is $26.77 an hour or $4,641 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.77
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,620Median: $55,690Highest 10%: $78,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,620 | $18.57 | |
| 25th | $45,090 | $21.68 | |
| Median | $55,690 | $26.77 | |
| 75th | $72,950 | $35.07 | |
| 90th | $78,880 | $37.92 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $64,660 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $58,650 |
| Owensboro, KY | $55,590 |
| Louisville, KY | $53,630 |
| Paducah, KY | $51,600 |
| Huntington, WV | $50,000 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $49,610 |
| Clarksville, TN | $49,450 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $48,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for productions.
| 39. Texas | $55,850 |
| 40. Nevada | $55,790 |
| 41. Nebraska | $55,710 |
| 42. Kentucky | $55,690 |
| 43. Missouri | $54,170 |
| 44. Tennessee | $53,020 |
| 45. North Carolina | $52,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $26.77 ($55,690 a year).
Do productions make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $55,690 against $59,650 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for production pay?
Kentucky ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays productions the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $64,660 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.