Lawyers pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for lawyers is $48.82 an hour ($101,550 a year). About 5,770 people work in this job there.
That is 36% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). Kentucky ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for lawyers in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.29 | $63,010 |
| 25% of workers | $37.57 | $78,140 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.82 | $101,550 |
| 75% of workers | $71.69 | $149,120 |
| 90% of workers | $89.99 | $187,180 |
Lawyers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $124,530 | 2,000 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $111,040 | 1,040 |
| Elizabethtown | $97,770 | 120 |
| Owensboro | $97,620 | 110 |
| Paducah | $96,960 | 150 |
| Bowling Green | $96,830 | 250 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for lawyers
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 28,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $69,240 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $73,840 |
| Chief Executives | $179,530 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $65,690 |
| Labor Relations Specialists | $73,550 |
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