Childcare Workers Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #40 of 51 · KY
12.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $30,520 ≈ $15/hr
Median annual salary $28,920
Employment 5,820
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $21,860P25 $24,500 Median $28,920P75 $35,060P90 $39,550
About 80% of childcare workerss in Kentucky earn between $21,860 and $39,550. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean childcare workers salary in Kentucky is $30,520, about 12.9% below the U.S. average ($35,030). That works out to roughly $15/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $35,100 | $33,910 | 850 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $30,150 | $33,280 | 1,720 |
| Owensboro, KY | $29,150 | $29,430 | 170 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $28,940 | $28,360 | 90 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $27,860 | $28,380 | 650 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $26,800 | $27,300 | 90 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $26,780 | $26,760 | 300 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $26,510 | $26,940 | 430 |