Automotive Engineering Technicians Salary in Kentucky
Automotive Engineering Technicians in Kentucky earn a median of $77,990 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,990
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($74,510)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 520
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,690; the top 10% earn over $97,880. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $106,050.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Avionics Technicians$42,440 median in Kentucky
- Photonics Technicians$65,660 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$65,270 median in Kentucky
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$61,450 median in Kentucky
- Robotics Technicians$65,270 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$62,980 median in Kentucky
Automotive Engineering Technicians pay in Kentucky
How much do automotive engineering technicians make in Kentucky?
The median is $77,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,690 and the top 10% earn over $97,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for automotive engineering technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 44 (+5% vs. the national median of $74,510). Living costs are not included.