How much does a machinist make in Paducah?
$60,300a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the Paducah, KY-IL metro area. That is $28.99 an hour or $5,025 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.99
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 93 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,250Median: $60,300Highest 10%: $98,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,250 | $18.39 | |
| 25th | $46,860 | $22.53 | |
| Median | $60,300 | $28.99 | |
| 75th | $70,090 | $33.70 | |
| 90th | $98,890 | $47.54 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for machinists.
| Louisville, KY | $60,500 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Paducah, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Paducah?
The median hourly pay in the Paducah, KY-IL metro area is $28.99 ($60,300 a year).
Do machinists make more in Paducah than the national average?
Yes: $60,300 against $58,750 nationally, 3% more.
How does Paducah compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $58,660, so Paducah pays 3% more.
Where does Paducah rank for machinist pay?
93 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in Paducah?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,890 or more.
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.