Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #27 of 51 · KY
4.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $68,870 ≈ $33/hr
Median annual salary $64,160
Employment 6,360
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $44,860P25 $50,000 Median $64,160P75 $84,840P90 $94,710
About 80% of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitterss in Kentucky earn between $44,860 and $94,710. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Kentucky is $68,870, about 4.6% below the U.S. average ($72,170). That works out to roughly $33/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah, KY-IL | $82,120 | $75,480 | 380 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $74,680 | $71,560 | 2,780 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $65,180 | $66,050 | 420 |
| Owensboro, KY | $64,310 | $66,950 | 180 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $64,260 | $69,010 | 160 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $61,870 | $66,710 | 810 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $59,740 | $64,290 | 450 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $59,250 | $64,190 | 180 |
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