Electricians pay range in Elizabethtown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,340 or more. The middle half of electricians in Elizabethtown earn between $45,480 and $60,940.
- $38K10th
- $45K25th
- $54KMedian
- $61K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,550 | $4,462 | $25.75 |
| Median | $54,460 | $4,538 | $26.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,480 | $3,790 | $21.87 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,940 | $5,078 | $29.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Elizabethtown vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Electricians in Elizabethtown earn 13% less than the Kentucky average ($61,410) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | $53,550 | $54,460 | $37,600 | $72,340 | 300 |
| Kentucky | $61,410 | $59,720 | $37,110 | $85,260 | 11,030 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Elizabethtown
On the average salary of $53,550, a single filer in Elizabethtown takes home about $42,407 a year, or $3,534 a month and $1,631 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Elizabethtown's local income tax (1.95%).
Is Elizabethtown a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Elizabethtown area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.6), so the average $53,550 buys what about $59,124 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Elizabethtown ($46,810). A typical home costs $253,920, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Kentucky cities
Elizabethtown ranks 6th of 6 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Paducah pays the most ($67,910).
- Paducah$67,910
- Louisville$64,780
- Owensboro$58,840
- Bowling Green$58,560
- Lexington$57,400
- Elizabethtown$53,550
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Elizabethtown: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Elizabethtown?
$25.74 an hour on average, and $26.18 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Elizabethtown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,480, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Elizabethtown?
About $42,407 a year ($3,534 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,550. Includes Elizabethtown's local income tax (1.95%).
Do electricians earn more in Elizabethtown than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% less than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
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 47-2111; area Elizabethtown, KY (21060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Elizabethtown's local income tax (1.95%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.19, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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