DOL Median (Kentucky)
$69,285
vs National
-10.9%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$74,580
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$69,285
-10.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Kentucky earns $69,285 in nominal terms, which is 10.9% below the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $74,580 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kentucky
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ENERBLU, INC. | $150,000 | 1 |
| LEE MANUFACTURING SERVICES LLC | $125,000 | 1 |
| AMERICAN AIR FILTER COMPANY INC. | $108,000 | 3 |
| Whip Mix Corporation | $104,977 | 3 |
| FLINT GROUP NORTH AMERICA | $100,974 | 4 |
| VALVOLINE LLC | $99,500 | 3 |
| Toyota Boshoku America, Inc. | $98,000 | 13 |
| Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc. | $95,600 | 11 |
| Midea America Corporation | $94,744 | 2 |
| ZF STEERING SYSTEMS LLC | $93,000 | 3 |
| W. FRANK HARSHAW & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $92,487 | 2 |
| Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems LLC | $91,959 | 48 |
| GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (GE APPLIANCES & LIGHTING | $91,000 | 1 |
| General Electric Company | $91,000 | 111 |
| M-I LLC AKA M-I SWACO | $90,850 | 19 |
| Brown-Forman Corporation | $90,150 | 1 |
| SYPRIS SOLUTIONS, INC. | $90,000 | 1 |
| Faurecia Interiors Louisville, LLC | $90,000 | 1 |
| GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (GE HOME & BUSINESS SOLUT | $88,250 | 3 |
| Ashland LLC | $88,000 | 4 |
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NEDERLAND, TX · $184,000GREENBELT, MD · $178,214Wilmington, CA · $175,000Reno, NE · $169,478DALLAS, OR · $168,000Top-Paying Roles in Kentucky
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Kentucky?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Kentucky is $69,285 based on 356 DOL filings.
Is Kentucky a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Kentucky earns 10.9% less than the national median of $77,792, or $74,580 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.