Electrician salary in Kentucky
The median annual wage for electricians in Kentucky is $59,720, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $63,190. Kentucky ranks 43 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$59,720
25th percentile
$46,540
75th percentile
$77,920
90th percentile
$85,260
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Kentucky | 11,030 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Kentucky | $61,410 |
| National median | $63,190 |
| National employment | 757,220 |
Metro areas in Kentucky
- Louisville, KY: median $62,440
States with similar pay for electricians
- South Carolina: median $58,740
- Nebraska: median $60,820
- Iowa: median $60,860
- Mississippi: median $60,860
- Texas: median $58,570
- Oklahoma: median $61,010
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Electricians" (47-2111), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.