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Electricians average salary by city in Kentucky
- Paducah$67,910
- Louisville$64,780
- Owensboro$58,840
- Bowling Green$58,560
- Lexington$57,400
- Elizabethtown$53,550
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah | $67,910 | $73,930 | $48,070 | $52,987 | 86 |
| Louisville | $64,780 | $62,440 | $48,530 | $50,656 | 93 |
| Owensboro | $58,840 | $55,030 | $44,540 | $46,469 | 89 |
| Bowling Green | $58,560 | $55,740 | $46,440 | $46,130 | 90 |
| Lexington | $57,400 | $57,320 | $43,750 | $44,831 | 93 |
| Elizabethtown | $53,550 | $54,460 | $45,480 | $42,407 | 91 |
*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 47-2111.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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