Lawyers Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Lawyers in Kentucky earn a median salary of $98,159 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -35.1% vs the national median of $151,160. An estimated 5,760 lawyers are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $76,230 to $103,860 depending on location.
$98,159
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$103,860
Highest paying metro
$76,230
Lowest paying metro
5,760
Employed in Kentucky
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Lawyers salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $103,860 | $76,160 | $158,160 | 2,600 |
| Central Kentucky | $103,130 | $83,120 | $131,440 | 580 |
| Lexington, KY | $103,010 | $80,790 | $148,450 | 1,120 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $102,040 | $75,010 | $136,590 | 120 |
| West Kentucky | $101,490 | $67,540 | $126,800 | 190 |
| Owensboro, KY | $100,550 | $76,960 | $141,000 | 100 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $99,870 | $69,910 | $129,080 | 130 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $96,960 | $76,580 | $132,420 | 270 |
| East Kentucky | $94,450 | $63,620 | $125,220 | 300 |
| South Central Kentucky | $76,230 | $57,670 | $111,710 | 350 |