The median annual wage for Machinists in Kentucky is $53,630 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,210.
Pay spans roughly $38,200 at the 10th percentile to $73,000 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.79 per hour. An estimated 4,150 people work as machinists in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $53,630 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,210 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.79 |
| 10th percentile | $38,200 |
| 90th percentile | $73,000 |
| Employment | 4,150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.