Machinists Salary in Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,690 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.45
10th percentile $34,890
90th percentile $62,410
Employed locally 430
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,890
    25th
    $36,740
    50th (median)
    $46,690
    75th
    $56,160
    90th
    $62,410

    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

    Related occupations in Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,620
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$39,730
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41,920
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,720
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$42,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Central Kentucky is $22.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.24 or more per hour.

    Is Central Kentucky above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Central Kentucky is 16.8% below 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 Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $34,890 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,740.