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Teachers and Instructors, All Other average salary by city in Kentucky
- Lexington$76,850
- Elizabethtown$61,140
- Louisville$60,480
- Owensboro$45,390
- Bowling Green$42,520
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $76,850 | $83,770 | $65,270 | $58,208 | 93 |
| Elizabethtown | $61,140 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $48,091 | 91 |
| Louisville | $60,480 | $58,200 | $51,160 | $47,446 | 93 |
| Owensboro | $45,390 | $39,460 | $39,460 | $36,372 | 89 |
| Bowling Green | $42,520 | $31,500 | $31,500 | $34,124 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). 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 25-3099.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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