How much does a drilling and boring machine tool setter make in Kentucky?
$51,740a year
Median yearly pay for drilling and boring machine tool setters in Kentucky. That is $24.88 an hour or $4,312 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.88
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 31
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,460Median: $51,740Highest 10%: $53,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,460 | $22.34 | |
| 25th | $48,980 | $23.55 | |
| Median | $51,740 | $24.88 | |
| 75th | $51,740 | $24.88 | |
| 90th | $53,350 | $25.65 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $52,260 |
| Louisville, KY | $51,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for drilling and boring machine tool setters.
| 9. Oklahoma | $55,230 |
| 10. Alabama | $53,110 |
| 11. South Carolina | $52,040 |
| 12. Kentucky | $51,740 |
| 13. Ohio | $51,670 |
| 14. Colorado | $51,280 |
| 15. Mississippi | $49,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drilling and boring machine tool setter make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $24.88 ($51,740 a year).
Do drilling and boring machine tool setters make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $51,740 against $49,080 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for drilling and boring machine tool setter pay?
Kentucky ranks 12 of 31 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays drilling and boring machine tool setters the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $52,260 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.