Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $102,550 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $49.30
10th percentile $81,040
90th percentile $134,210
Employed locally 60
National median $127,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,040
    25th
    $101,470
    50th (median)
    $102,550
    75th
    $119,160
    90th
    $134,210

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary vs area income 145% Median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary is 45% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $195,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $185,200
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $179,050
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $169,090
    District of Columbia $161,570
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,180

    Nearby metros — Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $103,990
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $99,880
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $98,120
    Kentucky $97,020
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $96,090
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $78,800

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $103,460
    Mechanical Engineers $104,940
    Civil Engineers $103,350
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $54,080
    Electrical Engineers $101,160
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $95,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electronics Engineers, Except Computer make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Lexington, KY is $49.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.41 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salaries?

    The median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in Lexington, KY is 19.6% below the national median of $127,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Lexington?

    Entry-level Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (10th percentile) earn around $81,040 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,470.