SOC 49-2091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Avionics Technicians — Louisville/Jefferson County
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
Median pay in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY is $42,440 a year, 48.4% under the national median of $82,280 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY is $42,440 a year, 48.4% under the national median of $82,280 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $42,430 and $42,440. The lowest tenth earn under $42,420, while the highest tenth earn more than $47,640.
Of the 560 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 451st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,420 | −48.4% |
| 25th | $42,430 | −48.4% |
| Median (50th) | $42,440 | −48.4% |
| 75th | $42,440 | −48.4% |
| 90th | $47,640 | −42.1% |
| Mean | $44,720 | −45.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Louisville/Jefferson County run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $42,440 goes as far as $47,051 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 42.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$42,440as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,051US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $42,440 a year, 48.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,420 to $47,640 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Avionics Technicians in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY?
The median annual wage is $42,440, or $20.40 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $82,280, so pay in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY is 48.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY earns more than $47,640 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,420 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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