Recreation Workers pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for recreation workers is $15.58 an hour ($32,400 a year). About 3,290 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($36,560). Kentucky ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for recreation workers in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.95 | $22,770 |
| 25% of workers | $13.55 | $28,180 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.58 | $32,400 |
| 75% of workers | $17.84 | $37,110 |
| 90% of workers | $22.17 | $46,120 |
Recreation Workers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | $35,460 | 70 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $32,720 | 540 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $30,190 | 1,310 |
| Bowling Green | $29,180 | 230 |
| Paducah | $28,380 | 70 |
| Owensboro | $27,000 | 150 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for recreation workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 67,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $37,440 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $63,640 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $76,960 |
| Residential Advisors | $30,260 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $41,490 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $58,540 |
| Childcare Workers | $28,920 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $45,280 |
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