Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters Salary in Kentucky
Median Annual Salary
$62,370
$29.98/hr
Salary Range
$39,210 – $92,970
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
5,500
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+4.9%
About average
COL-Adjusted
$70,079
real purchasing power
1% below the national median ($62,970)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$39,210 (entry)$62,370 (median)$92,970 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+15.2%
$8,670 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Paducah | $76,650 | 290 |
| Owensboro | $74,290 | 170 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $66,410 | 2,490 |
| Bowling Green | $62,550 | 140 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $60,970 | 650 |
| Elizabethtown | $56,420 | 110 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.