DOL Median (Kentucky)
$51,106
vs National
-68.1%
National: $160,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$55,012
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$51,106
-68.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$160,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Lawyers in Kentucky earns $51,106 in nominal terms, which is 68.1% below the national average of $160,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $55,012 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kentucky
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| WYATT, TARRANT & COMBS, LLP | $95,500 | 1 |
| Dinsmore & Shohl LLP | $74,804 | 2 |
| STITES & HARBISON, PLLC | $51,106 | 1 |
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How much does a Lawyers make in Kentucky?
The median Lawyers salary in Kentucky is $51,106 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Kentucky a good place to work as a Lawyers?
A Lawyers in Kentucky earns 68.1% less than the national median of $160,000, or $55,012 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.