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Construction and Building Inspectors average salary by city in Kentucky
- Elizabethtown$75,080
- Paducah$72,170
- Louisville$70,560
- Owensboro$69,190
- Lexington$66,940
- Bowling Green$53,640
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | $75,080 | $77,580 | $65,050 | $57,675 | 91 |
| Paducah | $72,170 | $78,360 | $59,000 | $55,750 | 86 |
| Louisville | $70,560 | $63,600 | $48,830 | $54,565 | 93 |
| Owensboro | $69,190 | $69,050 | $56,570 | $53,970 | 89 |
| Lexington | $66,940 | $53,630 | $38,740 | $51,856 | 93 |
| Bowling Green | $53,640 | $45,740 | $36,590 | $42,447 | 90 |
*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 47-4011.
- 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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