salary$62,440 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,700per year
Top pay (top 10%)$85,260per year
Jobs in the area4,340people work this job
Can a electrician afford Louisville?
OK. Rent of $1,278 a month takes 24.6% of the median electrician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Louisville, KY?
The median pay for a electrician in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area is $62,440 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $37,700 and $85,260.
Can a electrician afford to live in Louisville?
Typical rent of $1,278 a month takes 24.6% of the median electrician salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area.