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Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other average salary by city in Kentucky
- Louisville$39,800
- Lexington$32,850
- Paducah$21,990
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $39,800 | $26,200 | $22,350 | $32,008 | 93 |
| Lexington | $32,850 | $25,020 | $23,450 | $26,639 | 93 |
| Paducah | $21,990 | $20,800 | $20,800 | $18,627 | 86 |
*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.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 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 53-3099.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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