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Mechanical Drafters average salary by city in Kentucky
- Elizabethtown$74,350
- Louisville$70,140
- Lexington$69,680
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | $74,350 | $67,660 | $63,250 | $57,201 | 91 |
| Louisville | $70,140 | $73,030 | $56,580 | $54,293 | 93 |
| Lexington | $69,680 | $71,520 | $62,720 | $53,612 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Elizabethtown's local income tax (1.95%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 17-3013.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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