Helpers--Electricians Salary in Kentucky

Helpers--electricians in Kentucky earn the most in Louisville (average $44,020 a year) and the least in Lexington ($41,820), across the 2 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--electricians average at $42,490 and the median at $42,790 for 690 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $44,080.

Helpers--Electricians average salary by city in Kentucky

Louisville$44,020
Lexington$41,820

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Louisville	$44,020	$44,800	$39,520	$35,159	93
Lexington	$41,820	$40,310	$36,870	$33,286	93

*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.

Helpers--Electricians salary in other states

Helpers--Electricians salary by city and state

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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 47-3013.
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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