How much does a substance abuse make in Kentucky?
$54,190a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in Kentucky. That is $26.05 an hour or $4,516 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.05
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,150Median: $54,190Highest 10%: $83,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,150 | $16.90 | |
| 25th | $41,730 | $20.06 | |
| Median | $54,190 | $26.05 | |
| 75th | $72,590 | $34.90 | |
| 90th | $83,070 | $39.94 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Elizabethtown, KY | $58,720 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $58,520 |
| Paducah, KY | $58,240 |
| Lexington, KY | $58,190 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $57,720 |
| Huntington, WV | $52,000 |
| Owensboro, KY | $51,770 |
| Louisville, KY | $50,970 |
| Clarksville, TN | $43,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substance abuses.
| 38. Delaware | $56,020 |
| 39. North Carolina | $55,490 |
| 40. New Hampshire | $54,840 |
| 41. Kentucky | $54,190 |
| 42. Indiana | $53,760 |
| 43. South Dakota | $53,650 |
| 44. South Carolina | $52,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $26.05 ($54,190 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $54,190 against $59,350 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for substance abuse pay?
Kentucky ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays substance abuses the most?
Elizabethtown, KY, with a median of $58,720 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.