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Lawyers average salary by city in Kentucky
- Louisville$135,380
- Lexington$128,950
- Owensboro$109,230
- Bowling Green$107,700
- Elizabethtown$106,460
- Paducah$106,290
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $135,380 | $124,530 | $83,300 | $96,199 | 93 |
| Lexington | $128,950 | $111,040 | $81,990 | $91,462 | 93 |
| Owensboro | $109,230 | $97,620 | $75,230 | $80,024 | 89 |
| Bowling Green | $107,700 | $96,830 | $74,270 | $78,791 | 90 |
| Elizabethtown | $106,460 | $97,770 | $71,350 | $78,040 | 91 |
| Paducah | $106,290 | $96,960 | $62,430 | $77,877 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). 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 23-1011.
- 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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