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Auto Mechanic Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual in Kentucky
$44,890/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$21.58/hr
▼ 11% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

groups Employed in KY
11,140
public U.S. Median
$50,620
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$49,790 #42 of 51

Auto Mechanic pay in Kentucky, explained

Auto mechanics in Kentucky earn a median of $44,890 per year ($21.58 per hour), which is 11% below the national median of $50,620. Entry-level workers earn around $30,210, while the most experienced auto mechanics reach about $73,910. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kentucky.

Is $44,890 good pay in Kentucky?

Adjusted for Kentucky's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $44,890 is worth about $49,790 in national buying power — ranking Kentucky #42 for real pay (vs #48 on the sticker number).

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Auto Mechanic pay by experience in Kentucky

Entry level (10th pct)
$30,210
$14.52/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$44,890
$21.58/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$73,910
$35.53/hr

Auto Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KY
Kentucky (here) $44,890 $49,790 —
Virginia $59,330 $58,682 −$14,440
Tennessee $50,290 $54,740 −$5,400
Indiana $49,360 $52,888 −$4,470
Illinois $49,170 $49,191 −$4,280
Missouri $49,160 $54,131 −$4,270
Ohio $48,710 $52,504 −$3,820
West Virginia $37,660 $42,080 +$7,230

Auto Mechanic in Kentucky: FAQ

How much do auto mechanics make in Kentucky?

Auto mechanics in Kentucky earn a median of $44,890 per year ($21.58 per hour), compared with $50,620 nationally.

Does Kentucky pay auto mechanics well?

At $44,890, Kentucky pays 11% below the national median for auto mechanics. An estimated 11,140 work in the state.

Auto Mechanic salary in other states

District of Columbia · $68,660 California · $64,980 Colorado · $61,280 Alaska · $60,840 Massachusetts · $60,760 Connecticut · $60,220 Virginia · $59,330 New Hampshire · $59,020 Montana · $58,740 Oregon · $58,520 Delaware · $58,410 Minnesota · $58,390

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