Maintenance and Repair Workers, General pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for maintenance and repair workers, general is $22.50 an hour ($46,810 a year). About 22,190 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($49,590). Kentucky ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for maintenance and repair workers, general in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.65 | $30,470 |
| 25% of workers | $17.89 | $37,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.50 | $46,810 |
| 75% of workers | $29.25 | $60,840 |
| 90% of workers | $36.41 | $75,740 |
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $48,970 | 7,060 |
| Paducah | $45,920 | 530 |
| Bowling Green | $45,880 | 830 |
| Elizabethtown | $45,300 | 640 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $44,910 | 3,220 |
| Owensboro | $44,530 | 500 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for maintenance and repair workers, general
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 148,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $64,560 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $64,160 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $59,220 |
| Millwrights | $70,610 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | $41,580 |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $37,000 |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | $48,970 |
| Power Plant Operators | $93,400 |
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