Electrical Engineers pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for electrical engineers is $47.38 an hour ($98,550 a year). About 1,540 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($120,630). Kentucky ranks 46th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for electrical engineers in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.42 | $63,270 |
| 25% of workers | $37.16 | $77,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.38 | $98,550 |
| 75% of workers | $56.32 | $117,150 |
| 90% of workers | $66.57 | $138,460 |
Electrical Engineers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | $100,860 | 40 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $98,160 | 200 |
| Elizabethtown | $97,970 | 30 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $97,960 | 660 |
| Paducah | $95,940 | 50 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for electrical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +9.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $96,820 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $101,050 |
| Civil Engineers | $100,930 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $101,860 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $116,200 |
| Engineers, All Other | $99,830 |
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