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Mechanical Engineers salary
in Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Mechanical Engineers in the Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $98,940 a year, based on BLS estimates for 460 jobs (May 2025). That is 5% below the U.S. median of $104,110 and 2% below the KY statewide median of $101,050. It ranks #126 of 211 metros with published figures for this job.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERS · CENTRAL KENTUCKY NONMETROPOLITAN AREA · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · CENTRAL KENTUCKY NONMETROPOLITAN AREA · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$71,120P25$82,920MEDIAN$98,940P75$116,390P90$126,220
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$73,990P25$84,130MEDIAN$104,110P75$132,590P90$164,340
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Questions

What is the average Mechanical Engineers salary in Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area?

The BLS median is $98,940 a year (May 2025). Half of the 460 jobs pay between $82,920 and $116,390. The 10th percentile is $71,120 and the 90th is $126,220.

Is Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Mechanical Engineers?

That is 5% below the U.S. median of $104,110 and 2% below the KY statewide median of $101,050. It ranks #126 of 211 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.

Does this include experience levels?

BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).

Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.