Mechanical Engineers pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for mechanical engineers is $48.58 an hour ($101,050 a year). About 4,170 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($104,110). Kentucky ranks 28th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for mechanical engineers in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.43 | $65,370 |
| 25% of workers | $38.63 | $80,350 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.58 | $101,050 |
| 75% of workers | $58.02 | $120,690 |
| 90% of workers | $67.22 | $139,810 |
Mechanical Engineers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette | $103,820 | 900 |
| Elizabethtown | $102,590 | 450 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $99,290 | 1,320 |
| Bowling Green | $99,090 | 130 |
| Owensboro | $97,810 | 50 |
| Paducah | $94,060 | 90 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for mechanical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $96,820 |
| Civil Engineers | $100,930 |
| Electrical Engineers | $98,550 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $101,860 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $116,200 |
| Engineers, All Other | $99,830 |
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