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Electricians in Kentucky earned a median of $59,720 a year ($28.71 an hour) in May 2025, 5% below the national median of $63,190; 11,030 were employed there, ranking #43 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $59,720 | $63,190 |
| Mean annual wage | $61,410 | $71,490 |
| Median hourly wage | $28.71 | $30.38 |
| 10th percentile | $37,110 | $42,640 |
| 25th percentile | $46,540 | $49,430 |
| 75th percentile | $77,920 | $83,940 |
| 90th percentile | $85,260 | $108,510 |
| Employment | 11,030 | 757,220 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 5.516 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.13 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.