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Public Relations Specialists average salary by city in Kentucky
- Elizabethtown$73,630
- Louisville$72,860
- Lexington$68,990
- Owensboro$66,770
- Bowling Green$65,200
- Paducah$53,700
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | $73,630 | $67,200 | $58,960 | $56,733 | 91 |
| Louisville | $72,860 | $61,640 | $52,180 | $56,052 | 93 |
| Lexington | $68,990 | $62,380 | $53,790 | $53,170 | 93 |
| Owensboro | $66,770 | $69,350 | $45,760 | $52,395 | 89 |
| Bowling Green | $65,200 | $52,580 | $37,030 | $51,100 | 90 |
| Paducah | $53,700 | $50,500 | $34,700 | $42,492 | 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 27-3031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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