Mechanical Engineers Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Mechanical Engineers in Kentucky earn a median salary of $94,302 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.8% vs the national median of $102,320. An estimated 2,780 mechanical engineers are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $86,220 to $104,940 depending on location.
$94,302
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$104,940
Highest paying metro
$86,220
Lowest paying metro
2,780
Employed in Kentucky
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Mechanical Engineers salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KY | $104,940 | $88,470 | $132,940 | 810 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $99,090 | $81,160 | $116,230 | 1,040 |
| Owensboro, KY | $98,010 | $75,720 | $115,480 | 30 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $94,670 | $78,100 | $115,440 | 130 |
| West Kentucky | $94,580 | $76,310 | $112,010 | 130 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $94,110 | $75,550 | $123,430 | 110 |
| Central Kentucky | $92,030 | $77,280 | $108,850 | 250 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $90,360 | $77,060 | $102,210 | 90 |
| East Kentucky | $89,010 | $76,420 | $121,680 | 30 |
| South Central Kentucky | $86,220 | $74,530 | $99,270 | 160 |