Managers, All Other Salary in Kentucky
Managers, All Other in Kentucky have a median of $122,930 a year, below the national $141,900 (−13%); the state ranks 38th of 51 states by median. Managers, All Other earn 2.6 times the median across all occupations in Kentucky ($46,920). Among neighbouring states, Virginia, Illinois, Ohio, Missouri and West Virginia pay more (up to $166,230 in Virginia) and Tennessee and Indiana pay less (down to $79,900 in Indiana). Kentucky employs 2,390 managers, all other, 1.20 per 1,000 jobs, the 35th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.30 means it is less common in Kentucky than nationally.
Kentucky vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Kentucky | Hourly | $27.67 | $43.27 | $59.10 | $75.96 | $95.65 | $60.81 | 2,390 | 1.20 | 0.30 |
| Annual | $57,540 | $90,000 | $122,930 | $158,000 | $198,950 | $126,480 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $35.72 | $49.46 | $68.22 | $89.57 | $114.55 | $73.99 | 622,190 | – | – |
| Annual | $74,300 | $102,880 | $141,900 | $186,300 | $238,270 | $153,890 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 38th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 35th of 50 states
- Location quotient
- 0.30
- Jobs per 1,000
- 1.20
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Kentucky's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Kentucky
9 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Kentucky publish a row for managers, all other, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $66.27 | $137,850 | $69,490 | $213,170 | 1,680 | 1.53 | 0.38 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $64.76 | $134,710 | $62,140 | $209,310 | 790 | 1.15 | 0.29 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $64.17 | $133,470 | $85,810 | $166,000 | 80 | 1.51 | 0.38 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $61.96 | $128,870 | $59,900 | $199,570 | 320 | 1.10 | 0.28 |
| Owensboro, KY | $61.14 | $127,170 | $45,730 | $210,890 | 40 | 0.81 | 0.20 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $51.65 | $107,420 | $56,070 | $190,420 | 340 | 2.41 | 0.60 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $46.98 | $97,720 | $42,790 | $173,880 | 50 | 0.58 | 0.14 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $46.86 | $97,470 | $51,680 | $162,360 | 40 | 0.70 | 0.17 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $42.69 | $88,790 | $43,490 | $160,640 | 350 | 3.41 | 0.85 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $47.72 | $99,260 | $43,830 | $175,040 | 70 | 0.41 | 0.10 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $46.44 | $96,590 | $56,590 | $142,340 | ** | ** | ** |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $45.05 | $93,690 | $54,490 | $179,620 | 60 | 0.50 | 0.12 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $38.43 | $79,930 | $41,030 | $142,790 | 40 | 0.40 | 0.10 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $59.10 | $122,930 | 2,390 | 0.30 |
| Illinois | $67.42 | $140,240 | 31,680 | 1.30 |
| Indiana | $38.42 | $79,900 | 6,990 | 0.55 |
| Missouri | $60.46 | $125,760 | 11,420 | 0.97 |
| Ohio | $62.47 | $129,940 | 7,360 | 0.33 |
| Tennessee | $47.80 | $99,430 | 17,510 | 1.34 |
| Virginia | $79.92 | $166,230 | 21,560 | 1.31 |
| West Virginia | $60.07 | $124,940 | 3,640 | 1.30 |
See the national page for Managers, All Other (every state ranked) and the Kentucky wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Kentucky estimates.
**- Employment estimate not available.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.