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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers average salary by city in Kentucky
- Lexington$63,290
- Louisville$62,930
- Bowling Green$56,130
- Paducah$55,050
- Owensboro$53,970
- Elizabethtown$52,990
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $63,290 | $56,950 | $49,170 | $49,195 | 93 |
| Louisville | $62,930 | $59,000 | $51,400 | $49,275 | 93 |
| Bowling Green | $56,130 | $53,450 | $47,760 | $44,311 | 90 |
| Paducah | $55,050 | $50,520 | $46,390 | $43,503 | 86 |
| Owensboro | $53,970 | $50,600 | $45,800 | $42,813 | 89 |
| Elizabethtown | $52,990 | $50,680 | $47,250 | $41,987 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary by city and state
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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 53-3032.
- 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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