Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians Salary in Kentucky
In Kentucky, electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians earn $71,520 at the median — $34.39 an hour. The range runs from $47K at the entry level to $84K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Kentucky. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
So what does $72K get you in Kentucky?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Kentucky
Entry-level electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $72K. Top earners bring in $84K or more, a $38K spread from bottom to top.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians make in Kentucky?
The median is $71,520 a year, that works out to about $34 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $46,660, and experienced electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians can clear $84,490. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $72K enough to live in Kentucky?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,653/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,110/month, which eats 23.9% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians 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 electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians salary is worth about $79,264 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians 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.