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Packers and Packagers, Hand average salary by city in Kentucky
- Louisville$39,610
- Lexington$38,150
- Owensboro$36,700
- Elizabethtown$36,120
- Bowling Green$35,610
- Paducah$32,090
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $39,610 | $37,500 | $34,090 | $31,866 | 93 |
| Lexington | $38,150 | $36,190 | $31,810 | $30,567 | 93 |
| Owensboro | $36,700 | $37,180 | $30,610 | $29,848 | 89 |
| Elizabethtown | $36,120 | $34,690 | $29,760 | $29,351 | 91 |
| Bowling Green | $35,610 | $33,310 | $30,490 | $28,952 | 90 |
| Paducah | $32,090 | $32,830 | $29,120 | $26,317 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-7064.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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