DOL Median (Kentucky)
$43,743
vs National
-60.2%
National: $110,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,086
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$43,743
-60.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$110,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Computer Hardware Engineers in Kentucky earns $43,743 in nominal terms, which is 60.2% below the national average of $110,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,086 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kentucky
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | $112,333 | 1 |
| MPD, Inc. | $52,582 | 1 |
| Sealy, Inc. | $52,000 | 3 |
| Gen Nine, Inc. | $35,485 | 4 |
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How much does a Computer Hardware Engineers make in Kentucky?
The median Computer Hardware Engineers salary in Kentucky is $43,743 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Kentucky a good place to work as a Computer Hardware Engineers?
A Computer Hardware Engineers in Kentucky earns 60.2% less than the national median of $110,000, or $47,086 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.