Avionics Technicians pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,420 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,640 or more. The middle half of avionics technicians in Louisville earn between $42,430 and $42,440.
- $42K10th
- $42K25th
- $42KMedian
- $42K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,720 | $3,727 | $21.50 |
| Median | $42,440 | $3,537 | $20.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,430 | $3,536 | $20.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $42,440 | $3,537 | $20.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Avionics Technicians salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $44,720, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $35,681 a year, or $2,973 a month and $1,372 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $36,801 | $3,067 |
| Working in KY | $35,681 | $2,973 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for avionics technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $44,720 buys what about $48,048 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Avionics Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$45,570
- Indianapolis, IN$73,910
- Nashville, TN$60,470
- Knoxville, TN$59,590
- Huntsville, AL$74,640
- St. Louis, MO$76,460
Highest-paying cities for avionics technicians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($110,790).
- San Francisco, CA$110,790
- Philadelphia, PA$101,740
- Baltimore, MD$97,640
- Houston, TX$95,750
- Seattle, WA$95,500
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Avionics Technicians salary in Louisville: questions
How much do avionics technicians make an hour in Louisville?
$21.50 an hour on average, and $20.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level avionics technicians salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,420 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the avionics technicians take-home pay in Louisville?
About $35,681 a year ($2,973 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,720. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do avionics technicians earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 48% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($86,742).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-2091; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
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