Legal Occupations Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #46 of 51 · KY
30.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $97,070 ≈ $47/hr
Median annual salary $78,470
Employment 10,580
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,030P25 $60,270 Median $78,470P75 $125,880P90 $165,080
About 80% of legal occupationss in Kentucky earn between $47,030 and $165,080. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean legal occupations salary in Kentucky is $97,070, about 30.4% below the U.S. average ($139,510). That works out to roughly $47/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $80,970 | $103,130 | 1,870 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $80,040 | $103,670 | 3,880 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $79,840 | $88,030 | 470 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $77,380 | $85,180 | 1,180 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $77,120 | $88,350 | 580 |
| Owensboro, KY | $75,590 | $92,080 | 190 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $74,660 | $89,940 | 440 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $74,090 | $88,710 | 260 |