Electricians Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Electricians in Kentucky earn a median salary of $57,986 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -7% vs the national median of $62,350. An estimated 9,070 electricians are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $51,540 to $70,720 depending on location.
$57,986
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$70,720
Highest paying metro
$51,540
Lowest paying metro
9,070
Employed in Kentucky
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inElectricians salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Kentucky | $70,720 | $49,140 | $76,720 | 320 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $63,480 | $46,640 | $76,770 | 460 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $61,890 | $48,430 | $80,380 | 3,870 |
| Lexington, KY | $58,530 | $45,590 | $72,110 | 1,290 |
| West Kentucky | $56,750 | $42,390 | $74,490 | 820 |
| Owensboro, KY | $56,310 | $46,950 | $75,550 | 240 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $55,640 | $47,690 | $68,580 | 440 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $53,020 | $45,700 | $59,300 | 420 |
| South Central Kentucky | $51,980 | $45,860 | $68,320 | 460 |
| Central Kentucky | $51,540 | $43,980 | $63,580 | 750 |