Lawyers pay in Louisville/Jefferson County
In Louisville/Jefferson County (KY), the median pay for lawyers is $59.87 an hour ($124,530 a year). About 2,000 people work in this job there.
That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). It is 23% higher than the Kentucky median ($101,550).
Pay range for lawyers in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.40 | $65,310 |
| 25% of workers | $40.05 | $83,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $59.87 | $124,530 |
| 75% of workers | $79.42 | $165,200 |
| 90% of workers | $101.86 | $211,880 |
Lawyers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County (this page) | $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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $72,510 |
| Compliance Officers | $71,120 |
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