verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Electrician Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual in Kentucky
$59,720/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.71/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

groups Employed in KY
11,030
public U.S. Median
$63,190
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$66,239 #35 of 51

Electrician pay in Kentucky, explained

Electricians in Kentucky earn a median of $59,720 per year ($28.71 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $63,190. Entry-level workers earn around $37,110, while the most experienced electricians reach about $85,260. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kentucky.

Is $59,720 good pay in Kentucky?

Adjusted for Kentucky's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $59,720 is worth about $66,239 in national buying power — ranking Kentucky #35 for real pay (vs #43 on the sticker number).

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Electrician pay by experience in Kentucky

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,110
$17.84/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$59,720
$28.71/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$85,260
$40.99/hr

Electrician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KY
Kentucky (here) $59,720 $66,239
Illinois $99,560 $99,602 −$39,840
Indiana $68,490 $73,386 −$8,770
Missouri $65,410 $72,024 −$5,690
West Virginia $64,810 $72,416 −$5,090
Ohio $64,700 $69,739 −$4,980
Virginia $62,900 $62,213 −$3,180
Tennessee $61,090 $66,496 −$1,370

Electrician in Kentucky: FAQ

How much do electricians make in Kentucky?

Electricians in Kentucky earn a median of $59,720 per year ($28.71 per hour), compared with $63,190 nationally.

Does Kentucky pay electricians well?

At $59,720, Kentucky pays 5% below the national median for electricians. An estimated 11,030 work in the state.

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