Electricians Salary in East Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $70,720 +13.4% vs national
Median hourly $34.00
10th percentile $36,230
90th percentile $80,590
Employed locally 320
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,230
    25th
    $49,140
    50th (median)
    $70,720
    75th
    $76,720
    90th
    $80,590

    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 East Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,090
    Construction Laborers $38,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,400
    Continuous Mining Machine Operators $56,120
    Highway Maintenance Workers $33,580
    Carpenters $45,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in East Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in East Kentucky is $34.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.80 or more per hour.

    Is East Kentucky above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in East Kentucky is 13.4% above 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 East Kentucky?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $36,230 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,140.