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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers average salary by city in Kentucky
- Louisville$50,690
- Lexington$50,630
- Paducah$50,170
- Owensboro$48,040
- Bowling Green$45,600
- Elizabethtown$44,830
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $50,690 | $48,000 | $39,050 | $40,138 | 93 |
| Lexington | $50,630 | $44,340 | $37,520 | $39,814 | 93 |
| Paducah | $50,170 | $45,850 | $37,620 | $39,850 | 86 |
| Owensboro | $48,040 | $49,390 | $39,770 | $38,361 | 89 |
| Bowling Green | $45,600 | $43,720 | $36,640 | $36,429 | 90 |
| Elizabethtown | $44,830 | $41,910 | $37,650 | $35,875 | 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 51-9061.
- 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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