verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual in Kentucky
$126,130/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$60.64/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

groups Employed in KY
290
public U.S. Median
$134,960
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$139,897 #20 of 41

Aerospace Engineer pay in Kentucky, explained

Aerospace engineers in Kentucky earn a median of $126,130 per year ($60.64 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $134,960. Entry-level workers earn around $100,440, while the most experienced aerospace engineers reach about $172,340. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kentucky.

Is $126,130 good pay in Kentucky?

Adjusted for Kentucky's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $126,130 is worth about $139,897 in national buying power — ranking Kentucky #20 for real pay (vs #29 on the sticker number).

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Aerospace Engineer pay by experience in Kentucky

Entry level (10th pct)
$100,440
$48.29/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$126,130
$60.64/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$172,340
$82.86/hr

Aerospace Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KY
Kentucky (here) $126,130 $139,897
Virginia $143,210 $141,646 −$17,080
Ohio $138,440 $149,223 −$12,310
Missouri $130,680 $143,894 −$4,550
Tennessee $128,510 $139,882 −$2,380
Illinois $108,940 $108,986 +$17,190
Indiana $107,400 $115,077 +$18,730

Aerospace Engineer in Kentucky: FAQ

How much do aerospace engineers make in Kentucky?

Aerospace engineers in Kentucky earn a median of $126,130 per year ($60.64 per hour), compared with $134,960 nationally.

Does Kentucky pay aerospace engineers well?

At $126,130, Kentucky pays 7% below the national median for aerospace engineers. An estimated 290 work in the state.

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