Electricians Salary in Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,540 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.78
10th percentile $35,560
90th percentile $88,360
Employed locally 750
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,560
    25th
    $43,980
    50th (median)
    $51,540
    75th
    $63,580
    90th
    $88,360

    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

    Related occupations in Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $42,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,980
    Carpenters $48,010
    Highway Maintenance Workers $35,740
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $54,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Central Kentucky is $24.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.38 or more per hour.

    Is Central Kentucky above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Central Kentucky is 17.3% 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 Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $35,560 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,980.