Childcare Worker Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers
Median in Kentucky
$28,920
$13.90 an hour
10th percentile
$21,860
90th percentile
$39,550
Jobs (wage & salary)
5,820
The median annual wage for childcare workers in Kentucky was $28,920 in May 2025, $6,060 (17%) below the national median of $34,980.
The middle half earned between $24,500 (25th percentile) and $35,060 (75th percentile).
Kentucky ranks 40 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,860 | $10.51 |
| 25th | $24,500 | $11.78 |
| 50th (median) | $28,920 | $13.90 |
| 75th | $35,060 | $16.86 |
| 90th | $39,550 | $19.01 |
| Mean (average) | $30,520 | $14.67 |
SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers in Kentucky, BLS OEWS May 2025.