Machinists Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Machinists in Kentucky earn a median salary of $53,502 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.7% vs the national median of $56,150. An estimated 3,630 machinists are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $45,690 to $59,700 depending on location.
$53,502
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$59,700
Highest paying metro
$45,690
Lowest paying metro
3,630
Employed in Kentucky
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Machinists salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah, KY-IL | $59,700 | $48,950 | $73,120 | 110 |
| Lexington, KY | $57,910 | $47,090 | $63,040 | 330 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $57,290 | $45,760 | $62,070 | 80 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $57,280 | $47,070 | $66,290 | 1,140 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $56,230 | $48,970 | $58,120 | 230 |
| South Central Kentucky | $54,650 | $44,420 | $64,850 | 380 |
| East Kentucky | $51,920 | $43,310 | $61,780 | 60 |
| West Kentucky | $47,660 | $39,460 | $62,580 | 760 |
| Central Kentucky | $46,690 | $36,740 | $56,160 | 430 |
| Owensboro, KY | $45,690 | $40,130 | $60,020 | 110 |