Childcare Workers salary
in West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $23,120–$29,230
- vs U.S. median
- -27%
- Metro rank
- #350 of 401
Childcare Workers in the West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $25,690 a year, based on BLS estimates for 610 jobs (May 2025). That is 27% below the U.S. median of $34,980 and 11% below the KY statewide median of $28,920. It ranks #350 of 401 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE610 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Childcare Workers pay in other KY metros
6 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $35,100 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $30,150 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $27,860 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $26,780 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $26,510 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $24,960 |
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Questions
What is the average Childcare Workers salary in West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $25,690 a year (May 2025). Half of the 610 jobs pay between $23,120 and $29,230. The 10th percentile is $22,420 and the 90th is $36,270.
Is West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Childcare Workers?
That is 27% below the U.S. median of $34,980 and 11% below the KY statewide median of $28,920. It ranks #350 of 401 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Childcare Workers make an hour in West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area?
About $12.35 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $25,690 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $11.12–$14.05 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.