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Electrician Salary in Kentucky: Pay by City
Electricians in Kentucky earned a median $28.71 an hour, or $59,720 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $22.37 to $37.46 an hour, and the top tenth earned $40.99 or more. That is 5% below the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $17.84
- 25th
- $22.37
- Median
- $28.71
- 75th
- $37.46
- 90th
- $40.99
- 10th
- $37,110
- 25th
- $46,540
- Median
- $59,720
- 75th
- $77,920
- 90th
- $85,260
Which Kentucky cities pay electricians the most?
Paducah has the highest median of the 6 metro areas below, $35.54 an hour; Elizabethtown has the lowest, $26.18.[1]
- Paducah$35.54 · 400
- Louisville/Jefferson County$30.02 · 4,340
- Lexington-Fayette$27.56 · 1,500
- Bowling Green$26.80 · 480
- Owensboro$26.46 · 260
- Elizabethtown$26.18 · 300
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Kentucky?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $85,260 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17.84 | $37,110 |
| 25th | $22.37 | $46,540 |
| Median | $28.71 | $59,720 |
| 75th | $37.46 | $77,920 |
| 90th | $40.99 | $85,260 |
| Mean | $29.52 | $61,410 |
How much do new electricians make in Kentucky?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Kentucky earned $17.84 an hour or less ($37,110 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $22.37 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Kentucky?
Projections Central expects Kentucky to go from 11,190 electrician jobs in 2024 to 11,620 in 2034, a change of 3.9%, with about 1,020 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 11,190 | 11,620 | 3.9% | 1,020 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Kentucky?
Electricians rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in Kentucky. General contractors have the highest median, $35.33 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $35.33 | $73,490 | 9,620 |
| Plumbers | $30.84 | $64,160 | 6,360 |
| Electricians | $28.71 | $59,720 | 11,030 |
| HVAC Technicians | $28.18 | $58,620 | 5,100 |
| Roofers | $22.57 | $46,940 | 1,080 |
Where to train in Kentucky
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Kentucky, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)