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Recreation Workers average salary by city in Kentucky
- Elizabethtown$36,890
- Lexington$35,540
- Louisville$33,180
- Paducah$32,040
- Bowling Green$30,150
- Owensboro$29,140
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | $36,890 | $35,460 | $32,140 | $29,928 | 91 |
| Lexington | $35,540 | $32,720 | $29,660 | $28,633 | 93 |
| Louisville | $33,180 | $30,190 | $27,920 | $27,066 | 93 |
| Paducah | $32,040 | $28,380 | $27,060 | $26,280 | 86 |
| Bowling Green | $30,150 | $29,180 | $28,250 | $24,865 | 90 |
| Owensboro | $29,140 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $24,173 | 89 |
*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 39-9032.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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