SOC 47-4090 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers — Kentucky
Kentucky
The median wage for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers in Kentucky is $35,420 per year, substantially below the national median of $49,910 — a gap of 29.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers in Kentucky is $35,420 per year, substantially below the national median of $49,910 — a gap of 29.0%. Pay ranges from under $31,980 at the tenth percentile to more than $62,400 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $33,860 to $36,430.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.0 of every thousand jobs. Among the 45 states with published data for this occupation, Kentucky ranks 45th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 633rd of 699 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,980 | −35.9% |
| 25th | $33,860 | −32.2% |
| Median (50th) | $35,420 | −29.0% |
| 75th | $36,430 | −27.0% |
| 90th | $62,400 | +25.0% |
| Mean | $39,630 | −20.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kentucky run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $35,420 goes as far as $39,268 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,268US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,420 a year, 29.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,980 to $62,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 45th of 45 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers in Kentucky?
The median annual wage is $35,420, or $17.03 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $49,910, so pay in Kentucky is 29.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kentucky earns more than $62,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,980 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Kentucky. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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