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Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists average salary by city in Kentucky
- Lexington$83,000
- Bowling Green$78,330
- Owensboro$75,980
- Elizabethtown$71,520
- Louisville$70,050
- Paducah$66,060
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $83,000 | $65,280 | $49,550 | $62,151 | 93 |
| Bowling Green | $78,330 | $60,200 | $46,670 | $59,745 | 90 |
| Owensboro | $75,980 | $53,950 | $42,490 | $58,388 | 89 |
| Elizabethtown | $71,520 | $64,460 | $49,230 | $55,364 | 91 |
| Louisville | $70,050 | $63,280 | $49,090 | $54,235 | 93 |
| Paducah | $66,060 | $60,720 | $43,840 | $51,744 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 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 13-1161.
- 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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