Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Kentucky
Helpers--Production Workers in Kentucky earn a median of $42,130 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,130
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($39,070)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,900
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,730; the top 10% earn over $54,420. Nationally the range is $31,140 to $53,410.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$41,590 median in Kentucky
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$42,200 median in Kentucky
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$52,140 median in Kentucky
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45,450 median in Kentucky
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42,520 median in Kentucky
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58,050 median in Kentucky
Helpers--Production Workers pay in Kentucky
How much do helpers--production workers make in Kentucky?
The median is $42,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,730 and the top 10% earn over $54,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for helpers--production workers?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 49 (+8% vs. the national median of $39,070). Living costs are not included.