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Childcare Workers average salary by city in Kentucky
- Lexington$33,910
- Louisville$33,280
- Owensboro$29,430
- Elizabethtown$28,360
- Bowling Green$27,330
- Paducah$27,300
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $33,910 | $35,100 | $28,580 | $27,425 | 93 |
| Louisville | $33,280 | $30,150 | $26,810 | $27,141 | 93 |
| Owensboro | $29,430 | $29,150 | $27,250 | $24,391 | 89 |
| Elizabethtown | $28,360 | $28,940 | $23,480 | $23,536 | 91 |
| Bowling Green | $27,330 | $24,960 | $23,310 | $22,731 | 90 |
| Paducah | $27,300 | $26,800 | $24,950 | $22,708 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-9011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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