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Construction Laborers average salary by city in Kentucky
- Louisville$49,750
- Lexington$46,370
- Paducah$46,050
- Owensboro$44,020
- Bowling Green$42,350
- Elizabethtown$41,650
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $49,750 | $47,420 | $39,480 | $39,436 | 93 |
| Lexington | $46,370 | $46,300 | $38,200 | $36,658 | 93 |
| Paducah | $46,050 | $46,850 | $38,520 | $36,766 | 86 |
| Owensboro | $44,020 | $43,760 | $36,750 | $35,343 | 89 |
| Bowling Green | $42,350 | $41,880 | $36,570 | $33,997 | 90 |
| Elizabethtown | $41,650 | $38,740 | $35,940 | $33,493 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). 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 47-2061.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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