Electricians pay range in Owensboro
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $85,410 or more. The middle half of electricians in Owensboro earn between $44,540 and $77,220.
- $36K10th
- $45K25th
- $55KMedian
- $77K75th
- $85K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,840 | $4,903 | $28.29 |
| Median | $55,030 | $4,586 | $26.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,540 | $3,712 | $21.41 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,220 | $6,435 | $37.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Owensboro vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Electricians in Owensboro earn 4% less than the Kentucky average ($61,410) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro | $58,840 | $55,030 | $36,200 | $85,410 | 260 |
| 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 Owensboro
On the average salary of $58,840, a single filer in Owensboro takes home about $46,469 a year, or $3,872 a month and $1,787 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 Owensboro's local income tax (1.78%).
Is Owensboro a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Owensboro area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.6), so the average $58,840 buys what about $66,403 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Owensboro ($44,960). A typical home costs $213,657, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Kentucky cities
Owensboro ranks 3rd 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 Owensboro: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Owensboro?
$28.29 an hour on average, and $26.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Owensboro?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,540, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Owensboro?
About $46,469 a year ($3,872 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,840. Includes Owensboro's local income tax (1.78%).
Do electricians earn more in Owensboro than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% 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 Owensboro, KY (36980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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 Owensboro's local income tax (1.78%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.07, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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