Machinists Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $57,910 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.84
10th percentile $44,030
90th percentile $75,370
Employed locally 330
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,030
    25th
    $47,090
    50th (median)
    $57,910
    75th
    $63,040
    90th
    $75,370

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 82% Median Machinists salary is 18% 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
    Rocky Mount, NC $57,630
    Elizabethtown, KY $57,290
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $57,280
    Clarksville, TN-KY $57,270

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $51,950
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,040
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,580
    Production Workers, All Other $37,160
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Lexington, KY is $27.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.24 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Lexington, KY is 3.1% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $44,030 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,090.