Mechanical Engineer Salary in Kentucky
Based on 3K+ workers in Kentucky
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KY)
$99,410
$47.793/hr
vs National Average
$102,901
-3.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$71K – $140K
3K employed in Kentucky
Salary Distribution — Mechanical Engineer in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $71,080 |
| 25th percentile | $80,970 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $99,410 |
| 75th percentile | $120,470 |
| 90th percentile | $139,600 |
Historical Salary Trend — Mechanical Engineer in Kentucky vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,350 |
| 2023 | $95,820 |
| 2024 | $99,410 |
| Year | Kentucky Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,350 | $92,043 |
| 2023 | $95,820 | $97,128 |
| 2024 | $99,410 | $102,901 |