Mechanical Engineers Salary in Kentucky
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Kentucky
$99,410
National Median
$102,320
Employment
3,050
Entry Level (10th)
$71,080
Top Earners (90th)
$139,600
How Kentucky Compares
Kentucky pays $2,910 less than the national median for mechanical engineerss.
There are 1.528 mechanical engineers jobs per 1,000 workers in Kentucky (location quotient: 0.82).
Other States for Mechanical Engineers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $141,490 | 1,690 |
| District of Columbia | $130,000 | 590 |
| Alaska | $129,990 | 530 |
| California | $126,370 | 27,090 |
| Massachusetts | $122,670 | 9,430 |
| Wyoming | $116,910 | 300 |
| Rhode Island | $115,270 | 1,400 |
| Louisiana | $114,050 | 1,650 |
| Maryland | $111,740 | 6,330 |
| Washington | $109,370 | 9,350 |
| Texas | $108,240 | 18,790 |
| Colorado | $108,060 | 6,850 |
| New Jersey | $107,020 | 4,440 |
| Connecticut | $106,600 | 5,310 |
| Delaware | $106,020 | 530 |
| South Carolina | $105,360 | 5,060 |
| New York | $105,130 | 8,420 |
| New Hampshire | $103,890 | 2,580 |
| Idaho | $103,660 | 970 |
| Michigan | $102,730 | 31,830 |