Computer Occupations, All Other pay in Kentucky
$91,010avg. a year
$43.76 an hour · 1,850 employed
Computer Occupations, All Other in Kentucky earn an average of $91,010 a year. That is $31,220 (26%) less than the U.S. average of $122,230. The best-paying metro area is Elizabethtown, KY at $104,960.
$89,420Median pay
$43.76Average hourly
+15%Avg. pay since 2020
#44Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Kentucky metro areas
Average pay for computer occupations, all other by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
1450 jobs
Elizabethtown, KY
$104,960
$50.46 an hour
2210 jobs
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
$94,560
$45.46 an hour
3840 jobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
$93,120
$44.77 an hour
4210 jobs
Lexington-Fayette, KY
$90,600
$43.56 an hour
5590 jobs
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
$85,860
$41.28 an hour
6340 jobs
Clarksville, TN-KY
$80,890
$38.89 an hour
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Computer Occupations, All Other pay in Kentucky, charted
Pay over time
Kentucky, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Kentucky computer occupations, all other work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Kentucky vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $122,230 | $58.77 |
| Kentucky | $91,010 | $43.76 |
| Virginia | $138,430 | $66.56 |
| West Virginia | $114,300 | $54.95 |
| Ohio | $107,140 | $51.51 |
| Missouri | $104,720 | $50.35 |
| Illinois | $104,530 | $50.25 |
Related jobs in Kentucky
- Software Developers$120,730
- Computer User Support Specialists$60,650
- Computer Systems Analysts$102,610
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$96,690
- Information Security Analysts$108,310
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$84,590
Average pay, Kentucky, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do computer occupations, all other make in Kentucky?
The average is $91,010 a year, and the median is $89,420. That is $31,220 (26%) less than the U.S. average of $122,230.
What is the hourly wage in Kentucky?
$43.76 an hour on average; the median is $42.99.
Where in Kentucky do they earn the most?
Elizabethtown, KY ($104,960), followed by Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH ($94,560). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Clarksville, TN-KY ($80,890).
How does Kentucky rank?
Kentucky ranks #44 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 15-1299. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national computer occupations, all other page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.