Median salary
$35.20/hr
per hour · USD
Typical range
$34.40/hr – $36.13/hr
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
50%
4 of 8 roles
Live roles
8
open right now
This work is paid by the hour, so the figures above are hourly rates — not an annual salary.
Salary trend
median · USD per hourSalary distribution
USD per hour · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift Horizontal Mill Operator
CNC Machinist - Horizontal Lathe Operator
AWS (Alternate Work Schedule)- Level 4 CNC Machinist Technician- 2 Shift Options- LAFAYETTE, IN
Level 4 CNC Machinist Technician- 2nd & 3rd Shift- LAFAYETTE, IN
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| GV GE Vernova | $75,400 | 2 |
|
Caterpillar
|
$71,552 | 2 |
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How much do CNC Operator roles in Kentucky pay?
The median salary for CNC Operator roles in Kentucky is $35.20/hr per year. Most pay falls between $34.40/hr (25th percentile) and $36.13/hr (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $34.40/hr to $36.35/hr.
These figures are computed live from 8 active CNC Operator roles in Kentucky on JobsRadar, of which 4 (50%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid CNC Operator roles in Kentucky include GE Vernova and Caterpillar.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average CNC Operator salary in Kentucky?
- The median is $73,216 per year, with most pay between $71,552 and $75,140 (25th–75th percentile), based on 4 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the CNC Operator salary range in Kentucky?
- Pay ranges from about $71,552 to $75,608 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $73,216. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.