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Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Kentucky

In Kentucky, electrical and electronics drafters earn $66,960 at the median — $32.19 an hour. The range runs from $48K at the entry level to $91K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Kentucky. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$67K
Median annual
$32.19/hr
Hourly rate
$48K
Entry level (10th %)
$91K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $67K get you in Kentucky?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,401/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,110/mo
Rent as % of take-home25.2% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$74,210/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,291/mo

About electrical and electronics drafters

U.S. employed: 180
Category: Engineering

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Annual earnings by percentile, Kentucky

Bar chart showing Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary percentiles in Kentucky: 10th percentile $47,560, 25th percentile $56,760, median $66,960, 75th percentile $80,230, 90th percentile $90,820. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$48K25th$57KMedian$67K75th$80K90th$91K
Bar chart showing Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary percentiles in Kentucky: 10th percentile $47,560, 25th percentile $56,760, median $66,960, 75th percentile $80,230, 90th percentile $90,820. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level electrical and electronics drafters (10th percentile) start around $48K. Mid-career wages sit at $67K. Top earners bring in $91K or more, a $43K spread from bottom to top.

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Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary by metro in Kentucky

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Louisville/Jefferson County$65K-3%70

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Frequently asked questions

How much do electrical and electronics drafters make in Kentucky?

The median is $66,960 a year, that works out to about $32 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,560, and experienced electrical and electronics drafters can clear $90,820. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $67K enough to live in Kentucky?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,401/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,110/month, which eats 25.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a electrical and electronics drafters salary go in Kentucky?

Kentucky has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median electrical and electronics drafters salary is worth about $74,210 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do electrical and electronics drafters get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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