The highest median for plumbers in Kentucky is in Paducah at $82,120. Compare with all U.S. metros.
Median pay by metro
All Kentucky metros
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| Metro | Median pay | Real pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| PaducahKENTUCKY · KY | $82,120 | $95,395 | 380 |
| Louisville/Jefferson CountyKENTUCKY · KY | $74,680 | $80,237 | 2,780 |
| OwensboroKENTUCKY · KY | $64,310 | $72,576 | 180 |
| Bowling GreenKENTUCKY · KY | $64,260 | $71,258 | 160 |
| LexingtonKENTUCKY · KY | $61,870 | $66,606 | 810 |
| ElizabethtownKENTUCKY · KY | $59,250 | $65,418 | 180 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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