Electricians Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #42 of 51 · KY
14.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $61,410 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $59,720
Employment 11,030
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,110P25 $46,540 Median $59,720P75 $77,920P90 $85,260
About 80% of electricianss in Kentucky earn between $37,110 and $85,260. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean electricians salary in Kentucky is $61,410, about 14.1% below the U.S. average ($71,490). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah, KY-IL | $73,930 | $67,910 | 400 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $62,440 | $64,780 | 4,340 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $58,830 | $58,360 | 340 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $58,620 | $60,360 | 800 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $57,320 | $57,400 | 1,500 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $56,500 | $55,700 | 580 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $55,740 | $58,560 | 480 |
| Owensboro, KY | $55,030 | $58,840 | 260 |