Mechanical Engineer Salary in Louisville, KY
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The median mechanical engineer in the Louisville area earns $99,290 a year ($47.74 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($104,110) and 2% below the Kentucky median ($101,050). Half of the 1,320 mechanical engineers there earn between $76,370 and $119,580.
| Annual pay | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,240 | $65,370 | $73,990 |
| 25th percentile | $76,370 | $80,350 | $84,130 |
| Median | $99,290 | $101,050 | $104,110 |
| 75th percentile | $119,580 | $120,690 | $132,590 |
| 90th percentile | $149,940 | $139,810 | $164,340 |
| Average | $101,310 | $103,320 | $113,610 |
| Jobs | 1,320 | 4,170 | 296,810 |
Louisville, KY ranks 42nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mechanical engineer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($168,030).
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Check my payMechanical engineer pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $168,030
- San Francisco, CA: $161,370
- Denver, CO: $128,180
- Washington, DC: $126,990
- Seattle, WA: $126,590
- Houston, TX: $125,350
- Los Angeles, CA: $123,900
- San Diego, CA: $121,750
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Similar jobs in Louisville, KY
- Civil Engineer: $102,650
- Industrial Engineer: $95,370
- Electrical Engineer: $97,960
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.