How much does an aerospace engineer make in Kentucky?
$126,100a year
Median yearly pay for aerospace engineers in Kentucky. That is $60.64 an hour or $10,510 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.64
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $100,400Median: $126,100Highest 10%: $172,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $100,400 | $48.29 | |
| 25th | $105,000 | $50.48 | |
| Median | $126,100 | $60.64 | |
| 75th | $166,300 | $79.95 | |
| 90th | $172,300 | $82.86 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $126,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for aerospace engineers.
| 26. Tennessee | $128,500 |
| 27. Alabama | $127,500 |
| 28. New Jersey | $126,400 |
| 29. Kentucky | $126,100 |
| 30. Oklahoma | $125,500 |
| 31. Oregon | $124,600 |
| 32. Arizona | $123,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aerospace engineer make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $60.64 ($126,100 a year).
Do aerospace engineers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $126,100 against $135,000 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for aerospace engineer pay?
Kentucky ranks 29 of 41 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays aerospace engineers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $126,100 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.