Electricians Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $55,640 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.75
10th percentile $35,580
90th percentile $90,870
Employed locally 440
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,580
    25th
    $47,690
    50th (median)
    $55,640
    75th
    $68,580
    90th
    $90,870

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 89% Median Electricians salary is 11% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sandusky, OH $71,020
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $70,720
    Paducah, KY-IL $63,480
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $62,060
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $61,890
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $60,870

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,870
    Carpenters $51,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,130
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,770
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,550
    Highway Maintenance Workers $37,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Bowling Green, KY is $26.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.83 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Bowling Green, KY is 10.8% below the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $35,580 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,690.