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Highway Maintenance Workers average salary by city in Kentucky
- Paducah$48,770
- Louisville$46,110
- Lexington$45,080
- Elizabethtown$42,990
- Owensboro$42,520
- Bowling Green$42,150
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah | $48,770 | $45,080 | $37,360 | $38,802 | 86 |
| Louisville | $46,110 | $45,570 | $40,290 | $36,719 | 93 |
| Lexington | $45,080 | $47,160 | $38,480 | $35,702 | 93 |
| Elizabethtown | $42,990 | $42,490 | $37,350 | $34,497 | 91 |
| Owensboro | $42,520 | $40,400 | $37,350 | $34,217 | 89 |
| Bowling Green | $42,150 | $39,350 | $37,350 | $33,847 | 90 |
*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 47-4051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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