Procurement Clerks Salary in Kentucky
The mean pay for a procurement clerks in Kentucky is $47,220/year ($22.7/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $60K for experienced workers. BLS does not publish the median for this occupation because wages exceed the reportable ceiling. The figure shown is the mean (average).
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Kentucky. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $47K (mean) get you in Kentucky?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Kentucky
Entry-level procurement clerks (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K. Top earners bring in $60K or more, a $25K spread from bottom to top.
Procurement Clerks salary by metro in Kentucky
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | $50K | +5% | 70 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $49K | +4% | 150 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $47K | -0% | 300 |
| Bowling Green | $43K | -10% | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do procurement clerks make in Kentucky?
BLS reports a mean (average) wage of $47,220 a year for this occupation in Kentucky. The median is not published because wages exceed the BLS reportable ceiling. Entry-level workers start around $35,390. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $47K enough to live in Kentucky?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,174/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,110/month, which eats 35% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a procurement clerks salary go in Kentucky?
Kentucky has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median procurement clerks salary is worth about $52,333 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do procurement clerks get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.