How much does a milling and planing machine setter make in Kentucky?
$66,440a year
Median yearly pay for milling and planing machine setters in Kentucky. That is $31.94 an hour or $5,537 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.94
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,190Median: $66,440Highest 10%: $68,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,190 | $18.84 | |
| 25th | $55,880 | $26.87 | |
| Median | $66,440 | $31.94 | |
| 75th | $68,670 | $33.01 | |
| 90th | $68,720 | $33.04 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $66,440 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $55,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for milling and planing machine setters.
| 1. Washington | $86,460 |
| 2. Connecticut | $79,300 |
| 3. Kentucky | $66,440 |
| 4. Illinois | $63,360 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $62,380 |
| 6. Nebraska | $59,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a milling and planing machine setter make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $31.94 ($66,440 a year).
Do milling and planing machine setters make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $66,440 against $52,800 nationally, 26% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for milling and planing machine setter pay?
Kentucky ranks 3 of 36 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays milling and planing machine setters the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $66,440 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.