Kentucky
Electrician pay in Kentucky
What electricians earn in Kentucky: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 9 metro areas, plus job counts and 61 listed training programs.
- $61,410Average pay (state)
- $37,110Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $59,720Median pay (state)
- $85,260Top 10% earn over
11,030 jobs in Kentucky · 61 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Electrician pay in Kentucky
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $37,110 | $46,540 | $59,720 | $77,920 | $85,260 | $61,410 | 11,030 |
| United States | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | 757,220 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah, KY-IL | $38,910 | $48,070 | $73,930 | $78,740 | $89,490 | $67,910 | 400 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $37,900 | $46,630 | $63,620 | $75,070 | $96,600 | $64,810 | 870 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $38,530 | $49,290 | $63,490 | $79,510 | $98,260 | $66,830 | 5,640 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $37,700 | $48,530 | $62,440 | $80,950 | $85,260 | $64,780 | 4,340 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $40,100 | $46,320 | $58,670 | $77,730 | $91,400 | $63,550 | 500 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $36,420 | $43,750 | $57,320 | $67,340 | $78,330 | $57,400 | 1,500 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $36,190 | $46,440 | $55,740 | $68,640 | $93,250 | $58,560 | 480 |
| Owensboro, KY | $36,200 | $44,540 | $55,030 | $77,220 | $85,410 | $58,840 | 260 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $37,600 | $45,480 | $54,460 | $60,940 | $72,340 | $53,550 | 300 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Kentucky
We matched 61 programs in Kentucky: 55 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 6 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland Community and Technical College Electrician | Ashland, KY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 59 | $4,872–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Ashland Community and Technical College Electrician | Ashland, KY | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 32 | $4,872–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Ashland Community and Technical College Electrician | Ashland, KY | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 157 | $4,872–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Big Sandy Community and Technical College Electrician | Prestonsburg, KY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 42 | $4,872–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Big Sandy Community and Technical College Electrician | Prestonsburg, KY | Associate degree | 23 | $4,872–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Big Sandy Community and Technical College Electrician | Prestonsburg, KY | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 32 | $4,872–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Big Sandy Community and Technical College Electrician | Prestonsburg, KY | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 162 | $4,872–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College Electrician | Lexington, KY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 23 | $4,952–$6,752 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College Electrician | Lexington, KY | Associate degree | 24 | $4,952–$6,752 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College Electrician | Lexington, KY | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 180 | $4,952–$6,752 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
Related resources
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Electrician apprenticeships and sponsorsThe apprenticeship route, sponsors and how to apply · not duplicated here. · RegisteredTradeSchools.comGI Bill-approved electrical programsElectrical schools that accept VA education benefits. · VeteranTradeSchools.comElectrician career path for veteransFrom military service to an electrical apprenticeship. · MilitaryToTrades.com
Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2111.00 Electricians, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.