Aerospace Engineers Salary in Kentucky
Aerospace Engineers in Kentucky earn a median of $126,130 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $126,130
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($134,960)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $100,440; the top 10% earn over $172,340. Nationally the range is $86,700 to $205,890.
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Aerospace Engineers pay in Kentucky
How much do aerospace engineers make in Kentucky?
The median is $126,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $100,440 and the top 10% earn over $172,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for aerospace engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 41 (−7% vs. the national median of $134,960). Living costs are not included.