Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Kentucky
Median Annual Salary
$64,060
$30.80/hr
Salary Range
$45,500 – $85,100
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
10,420
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+5.5%
Faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$71,978
real purchasing power
0.5% above the national median ($63,760)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$45,500 (entry)$64,060 (median)$85,100 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+18.7%
$9,905 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | $71,800 | 590 |
| Owensboro | $71,240 | 480 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $65,190 | 900 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $62,360 | 2,940 |
| Elizabethtown | $62,170 | 180 |
| Paducah | $61,520 | 260 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.