Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #47 of 51 · KY
29% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $56,680 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $48,110
Employment 17,920
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,080P25 $35,160 Median $48,110P75 $66,230P90 $88,410
About 80% of arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupationss in Kentucky earn between $28,080 and $88,410. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations salary in Kentucky is $56,680, about 29% below the U.S. average ($79,790). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown, KY | $57,020 | $60,700 | 310 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $53,960 | $64,490 | 3,290 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $50,350 | $60,470 | 6,870 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $45,850 | $51,850 | 1,420 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $45,620 | $55,480 | 400 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $43,060 | $50,240 | 690 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $42,720 | $49,940 | 880 |
| Owensboro, KY | $41,380 | $47,820 | 350 |
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