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Jobs paying $20+ an hour in Kentucky

Open jobs that publish pay of at least $20 an hour — or a yearly salary of at least $41,600.

Why a job is on this page: the employer's listing states hourly pay whose low end is $20 or more, or a yearly salary whose low end is $41,600 or more (2,080 work hours a year, the full-time year the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics uses to turn hourly into yearly pay). Listings that do not publish pay are not included — they may pay more.

Kentucky's minimum wage is up to $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table). Kentucky minimum wage

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Production Controller (Ammunition)

U.S. Army Joint Munitions CommandRichmond, KentuckyUSD 61,722–80,243 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

General Engineer

Department of Energy HeadquartersPaducah, Kentucky · Piketon, OhioUSD 106,437–170,624 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Army Reserve Administrator

U.S. Army Reserve CommandFort Thomas, KentuckyUSD 64,290–83,582 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Physical Scientist

Department of Energy HeadquartersPaducah, Kentucky · Piketon, OhioUSD 106,437–170,624 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)

Veterans Health AdministrationLouisville, KentuckyUSD 50,161–67,881 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 4 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS SPECIALIST-TITLE 5

Army National Guard UnitsBurlington, KentuckyUSD 64,290–83,582 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 4 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

PRODUCTION CONTROLLER-TITLE 32

Army National Guard UnitsFort Knox, KentuckyUSD 61,722–80,243 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 4 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Digital User Experience Researcher

Internal Revenue ServiceFresno, California · Oakland, California · Denver, Colorado +25USD 61,722–145,468 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 4 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Unit Administrative Technician

U.S. Army Reserve CommandBardstown, KentuckyUSD 50,460–65,599 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 4 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Supervisory Civil Engineer

U.S. Army Corps of EngineersDavis, California · Lakewood, Colorado · Louisville, Kentucky +1USD 126,384–164,301 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 4 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Maintenance Worker (Trails) (Seasonal)

National Park ServiceMammoth Cave, Kentucky · Asheville, North Carolina · Balsam, North Carolina +6USD 21–34 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 4 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

National Park ServiceBridgeport, Alabama · Fort Payne, Alabama · Gulf Breeze, Florida +34USD 21–34 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 4 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Correctional Treatment Specialist (Qualified Mental Health Professional)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison SystemAliceville, Alabama · Maxwell AFB, Alabama · Talladega, Alabama +47USD 74,678–121,371 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Clinical Lab Scientist

Veterans Health AdministrationLouisville, KentuckyUSD 60,452–116,312 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Clinical Lab Scientist

Veterans Health AdministrationLouisville, KentuckyUSD 60,452–116,312 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Intelligence Specialist (Operations)

U.S. Special Operations Command (Army)Fort Carson, Colorado · Eglin AFB, Florida · Fort Campbell, Kentucky +2USD 106,437–155,521 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Motor Vehicle Operator

Veterans Health AdministrationLouisville, KentuckyUSD 22–26 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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SUPV HR SPEC (MILITARY)

US ARMY HUMAN RESOURCES COMMAND (DRU)Fort Knox, KentuckyUSD 147,945–192,331 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Victim Witness Specialist

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. AttorneysLouisville, KentuckyUSD 61,722–80,243 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Human Resources Specialist (Military)

US ARMY HUMAN RESOURCES COMMAND (DRU)Fort Knox, KentuckyUSD 61,722–80,243 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.