SOC 49-2096 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles — Kentucky
Kentucky · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles in Kentucky is $64,570 per year, well above the national median of $48,420.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles in Kentucky is $64,570 per year, well above the national median of $48,420. The gap of 33.4% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $41,630 at the tenth percentile to more than $67,790 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $44,780 to $65,850.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 39 states with published data for this occupation, Kentucky ranks 1st by median wage. Louisville/Jefferson County leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $60,900. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 243rd of 699 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,630 | −14.0% |
| 25th | $44,780 | −7.5% |
| Median (50th) | $64,570 | +33.4% |
| 75th | $65,850 | +36.0% |
| 90th | $67,790 | +40.0% |
| Mean | $56,130 | +15.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Kentucky
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisville/Jefferson County | $60,900 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kentucky run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $64,570 goes as far as $71,585 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 47.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,570as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,585US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,570 a year, 33.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,630 to $67,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 1st of 39 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Louisville/Jefferson County, at $60,900.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles in Kentucky?
The median annual wage is $64,570, or $31.05 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 $48,420, so pay in Kentucky is 33.4% higher. 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 Kentucky earns more than $67,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,630 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Louisville/Jefferson County, at $60,900 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Kentucky. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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