The average college graduate, with a bachelor’s degree, in the state of Kentucky earns $35,000 per year.
The National average college graduate’s salary is $43,000 per year. – ZipRecruiter.com
According to EKU, their average graduate earns $35,000 – $39,000 per year – EKU.edu
Other Resources:
- Which Kentucky College’s Graduates Earn The Most? – BizJournals.com
- How Much Do Alumni from Kentucky Colleges Earn? ($39,000 per Year) –LaneReport.com
- “While high school graduates earned a median annual salary of $29,478 after eight years in the workforce, associate’s degree holders earned $38,268 and on-time bachelor’s degree holders earned $41,915…” – APNews.com | Similar report at CPE.KY.gov
**The point of illustrating these numbers is not to take anything away from choosing to go to college or obtaining a 4 year degree. Trades NKY simply wishes to highlight that, at a minimum, obtaining a license or certification in a skilled trade (i.e. becoming a licensed electrician) represents an equally valuable post secondary education opportunity. Furthermore, such equally valuable opportunities should be introduced to our children at a young age.
“The average student loan debt for recent college graduates is nearly $30,000, according to U.S. News data.” – USNews.com
A Plumber’s annual salary is between $42,000 and $75,000 per year. – USNews.com
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a plumber’s average salary is $59,880 per year. – BLS.gov
Electricians in Kentucky earn between $46,000 and $92,000 per year, depending on their level of expertise / experience. – ServiceTitan.com
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary for Electricians in the US is $60,000 per year (on average). – BLS.gov
In Kentucky, HVAC Technicians earn between $46,000 and $83,000 per year, depending on their level of experience. – ServiceTitan.com
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, an HVAC Mechanic’s average salary is $48,630. – BLS.gov
In Kentucky, crane operators earn between $28,000 and $85,000 per year. – CareerExplorer.com
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a crane operator’s average salary is $62,240 (however crane operator pay varies by industry) – BLS.gov
The average roofer in Kentucky earns $47,000 per year – SalaryExpert.com
$47,000 per year is also the national average roofer’s salary, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – BLS.gov
In Kentucky, the average bricklayer earns $43,000 per year (in Kentucky). – Intuit.com
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average masonry worker earns $48,000 per year. – BLS.gov
Brickmasons & Blockmasons average salary is $59,340 per year – BLS.gov
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average welder earns $47,000 per year. – BLS.gov
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average carpenter earns $48,260 per year. – BLS.gov