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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters average salary by city in Kentucky
- Paducah$75,480
- Louisville$71,560
- Bowling Green$69,010
- Owensboro$66,950
- Lexington$66,710
- Elizabethtown$64,190
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah | $75,480 | $82,120 | $56,870 | $57,896 | 86 |
| Louisville | $71,560 | $74,680 | $51,660 | $55,211 | 93 |
| Bowling Green | $69,010 | $64,260 | $48,700 | $53,701 | 90 |
| Owensboro | $66,950 | $64,310 | $52,350 | $52,512 | 89 |
| Lexington | $66,710 | $61,870 | $48,990 | $51,709 | 93 |
| Elizabethtown | $64,190 | $59,250 | $47,040 | $50,376 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Paducah's local income tax (2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other states
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 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 47-2152.
- 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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