Electrical Engineers Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Kentucky
Electrical Engineers in Kentucky earn a median salary of $97,311 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -13% vs the national median of $111,910. An estimated 1,340 electrical engineers are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $92,380 to $101,160 depending on location.
$97,311
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$101,160
Highest paying metro
$92,380
Lowest paying metro
1,340
Employed in Kentucky
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inElectrical Engineers salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KY | $101,160 | $80,840 | $121,590 | 270 |
| West Kentucky | $99,410 | $77,220 | $118,200 | 100 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $99,370 | $76,990 | $113,870 | 580 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $98,030 | $59,320 | $100,780 | 30 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $97,970 | $75,620 | $110,300 | 30 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $95,940 | $68,140 | $104,520 | 50 |
| East Kentucky | $95,780 | $71,780 | $104,330 | 30 |
| Central Kentucky | $95,760 | $74,340 | $110,000 | 160 |
| South Central Kentucky | $92,380 | $74,460 | $114,280 | 90 |