Machinists Salary in South Central Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $54,650 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.27
10th percentile $36,780
90th percentile $69,480
Employed locally 380
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,780
    25th
    $44,420
    50th (median)
    $54,650
    75th
    $64,850
    90th
    $69,480

    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 South Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $58,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,390
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,650
    Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in South Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in South Central Kentucky is $26.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.02 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Kentucky above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in South Central Kentucky is 2.7% 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 South Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,780 per year in South Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,420.