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First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Kentucky earned a median of $35,810 a year ($17.21 an hour) in May 2025, 19% below the national median of $44,080; 18,010 were employed there, ranking #48 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $35,810 | $44,080 |
| Mean annual wage | $39,320 | $46,180 |
| Median hourly wage | $17.21 | $21.19 |
| 10th percentile | $28,190 | $29,940 |
| 25th percentile | $29,850 | $35,980 |
| 75th percentile | $45,170 | $54,570 |
| 90th percentile | $58,980 | $65,570 |
| Employment | 18,010 | 1,223,240 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 9.003 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.14 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.