Median salary
$50.96/hr
per hour · USD
Typical range
$32.92/hr – $69.00/hr
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
62.5%
5 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
Freelance Mechanical CAD&Simulation Engineer - AI Trainer
Freelance Mechanical CFD Engineer - AI Trainer
Mechanical Construction Engineer II
Intern/Co-op - Refining Mechanical Engineer (Summer 2027)
Intern/Co-op - Refining Mechanical Engineer (Spring 2027)
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Mindrift
|
$143,520 | 2 |
|
Marathon Petroleum
|
$68,474 | 2 |
|
ACCIONA
|
$97,500 | 1 |
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How much do Mechanical Engineer roles in Kentucky pay?
The median salary for Mechanical Engineer roles in Kentucky is $50.96/hr per year. Most pay falls between $32.92/hr (25th percentile) and $69.00/hr (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $32.92/hr to $69.00/hr.
These figures are computed live from 8 active Mechanical Engineer roles in Kentucky on JobsRadar, of which 5 (62.5%) 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 Mechanical Engineer roles in Kentucky include Mindrift, ACCIONA and Marathon Petroleum.
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 Mechanical Engineer salary in Kentucky?
- The median is $105,997 per year, with most pay between $68,474 and $143,520 (25th–75th percentile), based on 5 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Mechanical Engineer salary range in Kentucky?
- Pay ranges from about $68,474 to $143,520 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $105,997. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.