How much does an electrician make in Kentucky?
$59,720a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in Kentucky. That is $28.71 an hour or $4,977 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.71
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,110Median: $59,720Highest 10%: $85,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| 25th | $46,540 | $22.38 | |
| Median | $59,720 | $28.71 | |
| 75th | $77,920 | $37.46 | |
| 90th | $85,260 | $40.99 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Paducah, KY | $73,930 |
| Huntington, WV | $63,620 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $63,490 |
| Louisville, KY | $62,440 |
| Clarksville, TN | $58,670 |
| Lexington, KY | $57,320 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $55,740 |
| Owensboro, KY | $55,030 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $54,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electricians.
| 40. Iowa | $60,860 |
| 41. Mississippi | $60,860 |
| 42. Nebraska | $60,820 |
| 43. Kentucky | $59,720 |
| 44. South Carolina | $58,740 |
| 45. Texas | $58,570 |
| 46. New Mexico | $58,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $28.71 ($59,720 a year).
Do electricians make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $59,720 against $63,190 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for electrician pay?
Kentucky ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays electricians the most?
Paducah, KY-IL, with a median of $73,930 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.