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Helpers--Production Workers average salary by city in Kentucky
- Louisville$46,240
- Lexington$44,080
- Bowling Green$43,180
- Elizabethtown$40,340
- Owensboro$38,090
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $46,240 | $46,610 | $40,180 | $36,816 | 93 |
| Lexington | $44,080 | $41,250 | $38,260 | $34,961 | 93 |
| Bowling Green | $43,180 | $40,350 | $40,350 | $34,618 | 90 |
| Elizabethtown | $40,340 | $37,320 | $35,830 | $32,512 | 91 |
| Owensboro | $38,090 | $38,150 | $33,820 | $30,892 | 89 |
*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--Production Workers salary in other states
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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 51-9198.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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