Salary guide, May 2025
Machinist A pay in Kentucky
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The median annual wage for Machinists in Kentucky was $58,660 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $48,560 and $71,530.
The Kentucky median is $90 below the national median of $58,750, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-4041 Machinists
Machinist A is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about kentucky?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $39,070 | $48,560 | $58,660 | $71,530 | $78,020 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.79 | $23.35 | $28.20 | $34.39 | $37.51 |
BLS estimated 6,040 workers employed in this occupation in Kentucky. Location quotient: 1.64.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $39,200 | $47,570 | $58,750 | $67,700 | $80,010 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.85 | $22.87 | $28.24 | $32.55 | $38.47 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $45,230 | $53,630 | $63,590 |
| May 2025 | $48,560 | $58,660 | $71,530 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-4041 Machinists, Kentucky. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-4041 Machinists, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown, KY | $57,480 | $42,950 to $63,970 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $60,500 | $49,150 to $71,430 |
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