Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators Salary in Kentucky

$23,930 $77,658
10th pct Median: $45,150 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$23,930
25th Percentile$32,508
50th (Median)$45,150
75th Percentile$62,307
90th (Top Earners)$77,658
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Kentucky median salary of $45,150 for Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators has the purchasing power of approximately $49,890 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Kentucky's lower cost of living (COL index: 90.5) means your salary goes further than in higher-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators make in Kentucky?
Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators in Kentucky earn a median annual salary of $45,150 per year ($21.71/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $50,730.
Is Kentucky a good state for Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators?
Kentucky pays slightly below the national average for mine cutting and channeling machine operators. Cost of living in Kentucky is lower average (COL index: 90.5).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators in Kentucky?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 90.5 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $45,150 salary in Kentucky has the purchasing power of approximately $49,890 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Kentucky increase real purchasing power.
How does Kentucky compare to neighboring states for Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Kentucky

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $295,658
2 Radiologists $275,829
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $272,536
4 Surgeons, All Other $262,123
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $241,973
6 Psychiatrists $222,320
7 Physicians, Pathologists $217,089
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $216,573
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators in Kentucky

Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the construction trades sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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