How much does a life make in Louisville?
$66,770a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $32.10 an hour or $5,564 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.10
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,960Median: $66,770Highest 10%: $97,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,960 | $21.62 | |
| 25th | $51,170 | $24.60 | |
| Median | $66,770 | $32.10 | |
| 75th | $77,200 | $37.12 | |
| 90th | $97,510 | $46.88 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| Cincinnati, OH | $57,220 |
| Huntington, WV | $55,230 |
Related jobs in Louisville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| School Psychologist | $89,190 |
| Biological Scientist | $88,610 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $88,270 |
| Chemist | $86,090 |
| Food Science Technician | $84,320 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $82,930 |
| Social Science Research Assistant | $82,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $79,760 |
| Medical Scientist | $76,730 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $71,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Louisville?
The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $32.10 ($66,770 a year).
Do lifes make more in Louisville than the national average?
Yes: $66,770 against $62,280 nationally, 7% more.
How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $68,230, so Louisville pays 2% less.
Where does Louisville rank for life pay?
33 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,510 or more.
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.