How much does a machinist make in Kentucky?
$58,660a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in Kentucky. That is $28.20 an hour or $4,888 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.20
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,070Median: $58,660Highest 10%: $78,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,070 | $18.78 | |
| 25th | $48,560 | $23.35 | |
| Median | $58,660 | $28.20 | |
| 75th | $71,530 | $34.39 | |
| 90th | $78,020 | $37.51 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $60,500 |
| Paducah, KY | $60,300 |
| Clarksville, TN | $57,820 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $57,480 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $57,300 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $51,730 |
| Owensboro, KY | $47,170 |
| Huntington, WV | $46,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for machinists.
| 26. Wisconsin | $59,110 |
| 27. Idaho | $58,810 |
| 28. Missouri | $58,710 |
| 29. Kentucky | $58,660 |
| 30. Illinois | $58,520 |
| 31. South Carolina | $57,970 |
| 32. Ohio | $57,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $28.20 ($58,660 a year).
Do machinists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $58,660 against $58,750 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for machinist pay?
Kentucky ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays machinists the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $60,500 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.