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Butchers and Meat Cutters average salary by city in Kentucky
- Elizabethtown$38,540
- Lexington$38,520
- Louisville$38,510
- Bowling Green$34,700
- Owensboro$34,020
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | $38,540 | $38,180 | $31,670 | $31,164 | 91 |
| Lexington | $38,520 | $36,780 | $31,670 | $30,841 | 93 |
| Louisville | $38,510 | $37,200 | $31,740 | $31,045 | 93 |
| Bowling Green | $34,700 | $33,340 | $30,060 | $28,271 | 90 |
| Owensboro | $34,020 | $35,370 | $29,380 | $27,836 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Elizabethtown's local income tax (1.95%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-3021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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