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Phlebotomists average salary by city in Kentucky
- Louisville$44,610
- Lexington$44,580
- Paducah$41,500
- Bowling Green$40,720
- Elizabethtown$40,280
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $44,610 | $44,830 | $39,070 | $35,599 | 93 |
| Lexington | $44,580 | $43,630 | $39,430 | $35,331 | 93 |
| Paducah | $41,500 | $38,500 | $37,380 | $33,360 | 86 |
| Bowling Green | $40,720 | $37,960 | $37,960 | $32,777 | 90 |
| Elizabethtown | $40,280 | $37,480 | $36,910 | $32,467 | 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 31-9097.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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