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Paralegals and Legal Assistants average salary by city in Kentucky
- Lexington$63,350
- Louisville$62,050
- Elizabethtown$58,560
- Paducah$57,640
- Bowling Green$57,500
- Owensboro$55,240
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $63,350 | $63,640 | $49,390 | $49,240 | 93 |
| Louisville | $62,050 | $61,270 | $49,840 | $48,618 | 93 |
| Elizabethtown | $58,560 | $60,540 | $46,100 | $46,159 | 91 |
| Paducah | $57,640 | $59,110 | $46,140 | $45,441 | 86 |
| Bowling Green | $57,500 | $59,170 | $49,260 | $45,336 | 90 |
| Owensboro | $55,240 | $53,320 | $46,420 | $43,766 | 89 |
*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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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 23-2011.
- 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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