Calibration Technologists and Technicians pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $71,920 or more. The middle half of calibration technologists and technicians in Louisville earn between $55,640 and $61,750.
- $45K10th
- $56K25th
- $60KMedian
- $62K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,860 | $4,905 | $28.30 |
| Median | $60,100 | $5,008 | $28.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,640 | $4,637 | $26.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,750 | $5,146 | $29.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Calibration Technologists and Technicians pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Calibration technologists and technicians in Louisville earn 4% more than the Kentucky average ($56,810) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($74,170). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $67,820.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $58,860 | $60,100 | $44,990 | $71,920 | 60 |
| Kentucky | $56,810 | $55,650 | $44,880 | $71,310 | 90 |
| United States | $74,170 | $67,820 | $46,680 | $106,550 | 16,540 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $58,860, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $46,237 a year, or $3,853 a month and $1,778 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% 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 | $47,738 | $3,978 |
| Working in KY | $46,237 | $3,853 |
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 calibration technologists and 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 $58,860 buys what about $63,240 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$73,370
- Indianapolis, IN$62,370
- Dayton, OH$61,740
- Nashville, TN$77,730
- Fort Wayne, IN$57,330
- Columbus, OH$81,830
Highest-paying cities for calibration technologists and technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,070).
- San Jose, CA$99,070
- Seattle, WA$98,160
- San Francisco, CA$96,630
- Beaumont, TX$95,490
- Washington, DC$89,920
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Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary in Louisville: questions
How much do calibration technologists and technicians make an hour in Louisville?
$28.30 an hour on average, and $28.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level calibration technologists and technicians salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,640, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the calibration technologists and technicians take-home pay in Louisville?
About $46,237 a year ($3,853 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,860. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do calibration technologists and technicians earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% less than the U.S. average for this job ($74,170).
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 17-3028; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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.
- 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%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.85, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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