Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Kentucky earn a median salary of $62,999 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +0% vs the national median of $62,970. An estimated 5,130 plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $54,640 to $76,650 depending on location.
$62,999
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$76,650
Highest paying metro
$54,640
Lowest paying metro
5,130
Employed in Kentucky
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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah, KY-IL | $76,650 | $51,320 | $89,060 | 290 |
| Owensboro, KY | $74,290 | $57,160 | $85,510 | 170 |
| West Kentucky | $66,970 | $47,490 | $77,110 | 520 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $66,410 | $49,280 | $83,460 | 2,490 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $62,550 | $46,480 | $86,080 | 140 |
| Lexington, KY | $60,970 | $47,740 | $83,470 | 650 |
| East Kentucky | $56,420 | $44,620 | $78,910 | 120 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $56,420 | $46,230 | $79,630 | 110 |
| Central Kentucky | $54,670 | $44,310 | $78,850 | 350 |
| South Central Kentucky | $54,640 | $45,060 | $73,010 | 290 |