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Civil Engineers average salary by city in Kentucky
- Paducah$117,220
- Louisville$108,370
- Lexington$107,360
- Bowling Green$102,270
- Owensboro$99,170
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah | $117,220 | $100,950 | $80,820 | $84,965 | 86 |
| Louisville | $108,370 | $102,650 | $79,760 | $79,009 | 93 |
| Lexington | $107,360 | $103,090 | $79,240 | $77,765 | 93 |
| Bowling Green | $102,270 | $96,260 | $68,940 | $75,270 | 90 |
| Owensboro | $99,170 | $91,430 | $75,750 | $73,478 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Paducah's local income tax (2%). 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 17-2051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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