Childcare Workers Salary in Kentucky

Median Salary

$28,920

per year

Hourly Rate

$13.90

per hour

Employment

5,820

in Kentucky

vs. National Avg

-17.3%

National: $34,980

📊 Compared to the national median of $34,980, Kentucky pays 17.3% LESS for Childcare Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$32,678

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

88.5

12% below national avg

Rent/Income

40%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

10th

$21,860

25th

$24,500

Median

$28,920

75th

$35,060

90th

$39,550

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).