How much does an electric motor make in Kentucky?
$48,900a year
Median yearly pay for electric motors in Kentucky. That is $23.51 an hour or $4,075 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.51
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,410Median: $48,900Highest 10%: $62,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,410 | $19.43 | |
| 25th | $45,530 | $21.89 | |
| Median | $48,900 | $23.51 | |
| 75th | $59,690 | $28.70 | |
| 90th | $62,400 | $30.00 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $52,250 |
| Louisville, KY | $48,900 |
| Lexington, KY | $47,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electric motors.
| 28. South Dakota | $50,150 |
| 29. Oregon | $49,260 |
| 30. Mississippi | $49,060 |
| 31. Kentucky | $48,900 |
| 32. Michigan | $48,440 |
| 33. Idaho | $47,840 |
| 34. Iowa | $47,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electric motor make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $23.51 ($48,900 a year).
Do electric motors make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $48,900 against $56,210 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for electric motor pay?
Kentucky ranks 31 of 43 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays electric motors the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $52,250 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.