Childcare Workers Salary in Kentucky
Childcare Workers in Kentucky earn a median of $28,920 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $28,920
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($34,980)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,820
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,860; the top 10% earn over $39,550. Nationally the range is $24,260 to $46,010.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$29,780 median in Kentucky
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$54,220 median in Kentucky
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$60,280 median in Kentucky
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$61,130 median in Kentucky
- Residential Advisors$30,260 median in Kentucky
- Nannies$28,920 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
Childcare Workers pay in Kentucky
How much do childcare workers make in Kentucky?
The median is $28,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,860 and the top 10% earn over $39,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for childcare workers?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−17% vs. the national median of $34,980). Living costs are not included.