Recreation Workers Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #43 of 51 · KY
11.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $34,010 ≈ $16/hr
Median annual salary $32,400
Employment 3,290
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $22,770P25 $28,180 Median $32,400P75 $37,110P90 $46,120
About 80% of recreation workerss in Kentucky earn between $22,770 and $46,120. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean recreation workers salary in Kentucky is $34,010, about 11.7% below the U.S. average ($38,520). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $36,840 | $37,130 | 180 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $36,530 | $35,530 | 210 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $35,460 | $36,890 | 70 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $32,720 | $35,540 | 540 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $31,350 | $33,920 | 220 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $30,720 | $31,360 | 290 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $30,190 | $33,180 | 1,310 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $29,180 | $30,150 | 230 |