Broadcast Technicians Salary in Kentucky

Broadcast technicians in Kentucky earn the most in Lexington (average $47,440 a year) and the least in Louisville ($42,300), across the 2 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the broadcast technicians average at $40,060 and the median at $40,240 for 230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $67,960.

Broadcast Technicians average salary by city in Kentucky

Lexington$47,440
Louisville$42,300

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lexington	$47,440	$44,910	$39,350	$37,451	93
Louisville	$42,300	$40,240	$21,750	$33,875	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Broadcast Technicians salary in other states

Broadcast Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Kentucky

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 27-4012.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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