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Mechanical Engineers average salary by city in Kentucky
- Elizabethtown$110,100
- Lexington$106,220
- Louisville$101,310
- Owensboro$99,870
- Bowling Green$99,520
- Paducah$99,440
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | $110,100 | $102,590 | $85,990 | $80,402 | 91 |
| Lexington | $106,220 | $103,820 | $81,950 | $77,035 | 93 |
| Louisville | $101,310 | $99,290 | $76,370 | $74,445 | 93 |
| Owensboro | $99,870 | $97,810 | $77,200 | $73,933 | 89 |
| Bowling Green | $99,520 | $99,090 | $78,210 | $73,486 | 90 |
| Paducah | $99,440 | $94,060 | $75,410 | $73,434 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Elizabethtown's local income tax (1.95%). 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 17-2141.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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