How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in Kentucky?
$44,890a year
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in Kentucky. That is $21.58 an hour or $3,741 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.58
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,210Median: $44,890Highest 10%: $73,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,210 | $14.52 | |
| 25th | $35,980 | $17.30 | |
| Median | $44,890 | $21.58 | |
| 75th | $59,990 | $28.84 | |
| 90th | $73,910 | $35.53 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Clarksville, TN | $49,570 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $49,090 |
| Louisville, KY | $47,440 |
| Lexington, KY | $46,080 |
| Owensboro, KY | $43,900 |
| Paducah, KY | $43,260 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $42,860 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $41,630 |
| Huntington, WV | $37,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.
| 45. Oklahoma | $46,560 |
| 46. Louisiana | $46,400 |
| 47. Alabama | $45,640 |
| 48. Kentucky | $44,890 |
| 49. Arkansas | $44,160 |
| 50. Mississippi | $37,820 |
| 51. West Virginia | $37,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $21.58 ($44,890 a year).
Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $44,890 against $50,620 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?
Kentucky ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays automotive service technician and mechanics the most?
Clarksville, TN-KY, with a median of $49,570 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.