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Food Preparation Workers average salary by city in Kentucky
- Louisville$31,570
- Lexington$29,230
- Paducah$28,490
- Owensboro$28,220
- Bowling Green$28,000
- Elizabethtown$26,650
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $31,570 | $29,640 | $26,540 | $25,865 | 93 |
| Lexington | $29,230 | $27,340 | $24,230 | $23,957 | 93 |
| Paducah | $28,490 | $27,210 | $23,310 | $23,622 | 86 |
| Owensboro | $28,220 | $27,130 | $23,040 | $23,477 | 89 |
| Bowling Green | $28,000 | $26,410 | $22,900 | $23,246 | 90 |
| Elizabethtown | $26,650 | $23,600 | $22,700 | $22,221 | 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 35-2021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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