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Buyers and Purchasing Agents average salary by city in Kentucky
- Elizabethtown$74,140
- Louisville$73,450
- Lexington$72,480
- Bowling Green$67,640
- Owensboro$66,020
- Paducah$65,470
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | $74,140 | $73,730 | $54,080 | $57,064 | 91 |
| Louisville | $73,450 | $67,270 | $55,190 | $56,433 | 93 |
| Lexington | $72,480 | $66,800 | $53,520 | $55,407 | 93 |
| Bowling Green | $67,640 | $61,120 | $44,960 | $52,812 | 90 |
| Owensboro | $66,020 | $63,690 | $50,930 | $51,859 | 89 |
| Paducah | $65,470 | $59,990 | $51,960 | $51,302 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Elizabethtown's local income tax (1.95%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-1020.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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