How much does a recreation worker make in Kentucky?
$32,400a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in Kentucky. That is $15.58 an hour or $2,700 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.58
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,770Median: $32,400Highest 10%: $46,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,770 | $10.95 | |
| 25th | $28,180 | $13.55 | |
| Median | $32,400 | $15.58 | |
| 75th | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| 90th | $46,120 | $22.17 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Elizabethtown, KY | $35,460 |
| Lexington, KY | $32,720 |
| Huntington, WV | $30,240 |
| Louisville, KY | $30,190 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $29,880 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $29,180 |
| Clarksville, TN | $28,520 |
| Paducah, KY | $28,380 |
| Owensboro, KY | $27,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreation workers.
| 35. Texas | $32,720 |
| 36. Georgia | $32,540 |
| 37. Ohio | $32,420 |
| 38. Kentucky | $32,400 |
| 39. New Mexico | $31,900 |
| 40. Kansas | $31,760 |
| 41. Oklahoma | $31,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $15.58 ($32,400 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $32,400 against $36,560 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for recreation worker pay?
Kentucky ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays recreation workers the most?
Elizabethtown, KY, with a median of $35,460 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.