Lawyer Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC 23-1011 Lawyers
Median in Kentucky
$101,550
$48.82 an hour
10th percentile
$63,010
90th percentile
$187,180
Jobs (wage & salary)
5,770
The median annual wage for lawyers in Kentucky was $101,550 in May 2025, $58,120 (36%) below the national median of $159,670.
The middle half earned between $78,140 (25th percentile) and $149,120 (75th percentile).
Kentucky ranks 48 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
Percentiles
Pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,010 | $30.29 |
| 25th | $78,140 | $37.57 |
| 50th (median) | $101,550 | $48.82 |
| 75th | $149,120 | $71.69 |
| 90th | $187,180 | $89.99 |
| Mean (average) | $120,730 | $58.04 |
BLS OEWS May 2025.
Annual = hourly × 2,080.
OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, overtime pay and most bonuses.