Electricians Salary in Elizabethtown, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elizabethtown, KY

Median annual salary $53,020 -15% vs national
Median hourly $25.49
10th percentile $35,040
90th percentile $69,040
Employed locally 420
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,040
    25th
    $45,700
    50th (median)
    $53,020
    75th
    $59,300
    90th
    $69,040

    Elizabethtown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,630 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 78% Median Electricians salary is 22% 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 Elizabethtown, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $42,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,970
    Carpenters $45,030
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,420
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,620
    Highway Maintenance Workers $35,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Elizabethtown?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Elizabethtown, KY is $25.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.78 or more per hour.

    Is Elizabethtown above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Elizabethtown, KY is 15% 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 Elizabethtown?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $35,040 per year in Elizabethtown, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,700.