Helpers--Production Workers pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for helpers--production workers is $20.26 an hour ($42,130 a year). About 2,900 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($39,070). Kentucky ranks 21st of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for helpers--production workers in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.18 | $35,730 |
| 25% of workers | $18.58 | $38,650 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.26 | $42,130 |
| 75% of workers | $23.51 | $48,910 |
| 90% of workers | $26.17 | $54,420 |
Helpers--Production Workers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $46,610 | 420 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $41,250 | 160 |
| Bowling Green | $40,350 | 300 |
| Owensboro | $38,150 | 80 |
| Elizabethtown | $37,320 | 80 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for helpers--production workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -8.2% over ten years, declining · about 20,900 openings a year (BLS)
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