Recreation Workers Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Recreation Workers in Kentucky earn a median salary of $29,972 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -15.3% vs the national median of $35,380. An estimated 2,430 recreation workers are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $19,570 to $35,460 depending on location.
$29,972
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$35,460
Highest paying metro
$19,570
Lowest paying metro
2,430
Employed in Kentucky
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inRecreation Workers salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown, KY | $35,460 | $32,140 | $41,740 | 70 |
| East Kentucky | $34,270 | $23,300 | $42,730 | 120 |
| West Kentucky | $31,290 | $21,590 | $35,870 | 190 |
| Lexington, KY | $31,210 | $31,210 | $35,070 | 400 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $31,100 | $29,530 | $36,010 | 860 |
| Central Kentucky | $29,940 | $27,390 | $34,800 | 250 |
| South Central Kentucky | $29,940 | $24,580 | $36,470 | 170 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $29,120 | $29,120 | $36,170 | 60 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $27,820 | $27,820 | $27,820 | 170 |
| Owensboro, KY | $19,570 | $19,570 | $24,540 | 140 |