Machinists Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #29 of 51 · KY
0.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $59,560 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $58,660
Employment 6,040
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $39,070P25 $48,560 Median $58,660P75 $71,530P90 $78,020
About 80% of machinistss in Kentucky earn between $39,070 and $78,020. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean machinists salary in Kentucky is $59,560, about 0.4% above the U.S. average ($59,320). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $60,500 | $60,750 | 990 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $60,300 | $63,540 | 100 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $57,480 | $54,310 | 70 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $52,470 | $52,130 | 460 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $52,450 | $53,530 | 160 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $51,730 | $55,260 | 260 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $51,220 | $50,750 | 820 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $48,550 | $49,420 | 390 |