Salary guide, May 2025
Maintenance Technician A pay in Kentucky
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The median annual wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Kentucky was $64,560 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $56,940 and $76,730.
The Kentucky median is $40 above the national median of $64,520, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Maintenance Technician 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $46,050 | $56,940 | $64,560 | $76,730 | $85,320 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22.14 | $27.38 | $31.04 | $36.89 | $41.02 |
BLS estimated 11,540 workers employed in this occupation in Kentucky. Location quotient: 2.04.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $46,120 | $55,010 | $64,520 | $78,780 | $95,170 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22.17 | $26.45 | $31.02 | $37.88 | $45.76 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $55,240 | $64,060 | $74,860 |
| May 2025 | $56,940 | $64,560 | $76,730 |
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 49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics, 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 49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics, 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 | $62,450 | $48,300 to $72,810 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $62,590 | $59,120 to $77,260 |
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