Machinists Salary in West Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $47,660 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.92
10th percentile $36,700
90th percentile $69,430
Employed locally 760
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,700
    25th
    $39,460
    50th (median)
    $47,660
    75th
    $62,580
    90th
    $69,430

    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 West Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,720
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,700
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $60,000
    Helpers--Production Workers $37,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in West Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in West Kentucky is $22.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.45 or more per hour.

    Is West Kentucky above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in West Kentucky is 15.1% 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 West Kentucky?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,700 per year in West Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,460.