Electricians Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $58,530 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.14
10th percentile $36,760
90th percentile $77,730
Employed locally 1,290
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,760
    25th
    $45,590
    50th (median)
    $58,530
    75th
    $72,110
    90th
    $77,730

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 83% Median Electricians salary is 17% 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 Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,850
    Carpenters $50,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,230
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,970
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $44,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Lexington, KY is $28.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.66 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Lexington, KY is 6.1% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $36,760 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,590.