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Childcare Workers salary in Kentucky (May 2025)

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Childcare Workers in Kentucky earned a median of $28,920 a year ($13.90 an hour) in May 2025, 17% below the national median of $34,980; 5,820 were employed there, ranking #40 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.

✓ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025

Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025

MeasureKentuckyUnited States
Median annual wage$28,920$34,980
Mean annual wage$30,520$35,030
Median hourly wage$13.90$16.82
10th percentile$21,860$24,260
25th percentile$24,500$29,360
75th percentile$35,060$38,570
90th percentile$39,550$46,010
Employment5,820518,910
Jobs per 1,0002.909—
Location quotient0.871.00

Frequently asked questions

How much do childcare workers make in Kentucky?

Childcare Workers in Kentucky earned a median of $28,920 a year ($13.90 an hour) in May 2025, 17% below the national median of $34,980; 5,820 were employed there, ranking #40 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.

What is the salary range for childcare workers in Kentucky?

The middle 50% of childcare workers in Kentucky earned between $24,500 and $35,060; the top 10% earned $39,550 or more.

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Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:42 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.

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