Machinists Salary in East Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $51,920 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.96
10th percentile $35,690
90th percentile $63,720
Employed locally 60
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,690
    25th
    $43,310
    50th (median)
    $51,920
    75th
    $61,780
    90th
    $63,720

    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 East Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Sewing Machine Operators$25,760
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$57,600
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$45,770
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$35,840
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$38,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in East Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in East Kentucky is $24.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.02 or more per hour.

    Is East Kentucky above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in East Kentucky is 7.5% 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 East Kentucky?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $35,690 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,310.