Machinists Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $56,230 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.03
10th percentile $43,510
90th percentile $64,480
Employed locally 230
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,510
    25th
    $48,970
    50th (median)
    $56,230
    75th
    $58,120
    90th
    $64,480

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 90% Median Machinists salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sandusky, OH $60,450
    Paducah, KY-IL $59,700
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $57,910
    Rocky Mount, NC $57,630
    Elizabethtown, KY $57,290
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $57,280

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,080
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,400
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,370
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,980
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Bowling Green, KY is $27.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.82 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Bowling Green, KY is 0.1% above the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $43,510 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,970.