In Kentucky:
- Workers on average earn $83,850.
- 10% of workers earn $58,970 or less.
- 10% of workers earn $129,860 or more.
In the United States:
- Workers on average earn $88,940.
- 10% of workers earn $57,060 or less.
- 10% of workers earn $159,910 or more.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data
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| Location | Annual Low (10%) | Annual QL (25%) | Annual Median (50%) | Annual QU (75%) | Annual High (90%) |
| United States | $57,060 | $68,360 | $88,940 | $125,990 | $159,910 |
| Kentucky | $58,970 | $68,340 | $83,850 | $105,570 | $129,860 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $56,250 | $71,880 | $105,360 | $134,310 | $159,440 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $58,970 | $62,450 | $72,500 | $91,250 | $106,240 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $63,890 | $67,780 | $81,530 | $102,080 | $119,220 |
In Kentucky:
- Workers on average earn $40.31 per hour.
- 10% of workers earn $28.35 or less per hour.
- 10% of workers earn $62.44 or more per hour.
In the United States:
- Workers on average earn $42.76 per hour.
- 10% of workers earn $27.43 or less per hour.
- 10% of workers earn $76.88 or more per hour.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data
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| Location | Hourly Low (10%) | Hourly QL (25%) | Hourly Median (50%) | Hourly QU (75%) | Hourly High (90%) |
| United States | $27.43 | $32.86 | $42.76 | $60.57 | $76.88 |
| Kentucky | $28.35 | $32.86 | $40.31 | $50.75 | $62.44 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $27.04 | $34.56 | $50.65 | $64.57 | $76.65 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $28.35 | $30.03 | $34.86 | $43.87 | $51.08 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $30.72 | $32.59 | $39.20 | $49.08 | $57.32 |