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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers average salary by city in Kentucky
- Elizabethtown$58,450
- Lexington$55,020
- Louisville$54,800
- Paducah$52,270
- Bowling Green$52,110
- Owensboro$50,690
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | $58,450 | $59,900 | $51,470 | $46,077 | 91 |
| Lexington | $55,020 | $53,680 | $47,390 | $43,067 | 93 |
| Louisville | $54,800 | $50,870 | $47,440 | $43,206 | 93 |
| Paducah | $52,270 | $48,560 | $44,550 | $41,422 | 86 |
| Bowling Green | $52,110 | $53,630 | $47,910 | $41,302 | 90 |
| Owensboro | $50,690 | $51,700 | $44,990 | $40,351 | 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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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 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 51-4121.
- 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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