SOC 17-3026 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians — South Central Kentucky
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians in South Central Kentucky, KY is $61,880 per year, close to the national median of $66,120 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians in South Central Kentucky, KY is $61,880 per year, close to the national median of $66,120 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $53,660 and $72,040. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $47,040 and the ninetieth at $77,020.
Employment stands at 200, or 1.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Bowling Green records the highest median at $64,060. Of the 365 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 97th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,040 | −28.9% |
| 25th | $53,660 | −18.8% |
| Median (50th) | $61,880 | −6.4% |
| 75th | $72,040 | +9.0% |
| 90th | $77,020 | +16.5% |
| Mean | $63,150 | −4.5% |
Other metro areas in Kentucky
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowling Green | $64,060 | 70 | |
| 2 | Louisville/Jefferson County | $61,030 | 350 | |
| 3 | Lexington | $58,160 | 140 | |
| 4 | Elizabethtown | $57,460 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Central Kentucky run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $61,880 goes as far as $68,603 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,603US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,880 a year, 6.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,040 to $77,020 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 200 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bowling Green, at $64,060.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians in South Central Kentucky, KY?
The median annual wage is $61,880, or $29.75 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $66,120, so pay in South Central Kentucky, KY is 6.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in South Central Kentucky, KY earns more than $77,020 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,040 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Bowling Green, at $64,060 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 200 jobs in this occupation in South Central Kentucky, KY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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