Cashiers Salary in Kentucky

Median annual wage in Kentucky: $28,590 -13.0% vs national

Kentucky vs United States

KentuckyUnited States
Median annual$28,590$32,880
Median hourly$13.75$15.81
Employment44,5503,089,410
Location quotient1.121.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Kentucky) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

How to interpret these figures

The median wage in Kentucky is 13.0% below the national median — a difference of about $4,290 per year for a typical worker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average cashiers salary in Kentucky?

The median annual wage in Kentucky is $28,590 ($13.75 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.

How does Kentucky compare to the national average for cashiers?

The Kentucky median of $28,590 is 13.0% lower than the U.S. median of $32,880.

How many cashiers work in Kentucky?

Approximately 44,550 are employed in Kentucky, per BLS OES.