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162Manufacturing Jobs in Kentucky
162 manufacturing openings across Kentucky. Every listing links straight to the employer's own application page — applying is always free.
Manufacturing hiring in Kentucky: the current picture
There are 162 manufacturing openings in Kentucky. Employers added at least 8 new manufacturing postings in Kentucky in the past week.
Hiring is concentrated: Jabil alone accounts for roughly 38% of open roles, with Novolex and Clarios next in line. Florence has the deepest pool (71 openings), followed by Louisville (13) and Bowling Green (6). Of postings that specify a schedule, 100% are full-time. Fully remote manufacturing roles are essentially absent from this market — this is primarily in-person work.
Posted pay in Kentucky skews higher than the national mix for manufacturing work: 38% of salaried postings here advertise $100K or more, versus 22% nationwide. The median posted salary is about $70,000 here, compared with roughly $59,000 across all states.
For context beyond current listings: the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the average annual wage for production occupations in Kentucky at $51,000 (median $48,000) as of May 2025. Posted salaries on new openings here currently run above that benchmark. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What do manufacturing jobs pay in Kentucky?
24 of the 162manufacturing postings in Kentucky list pay (15%). Among those, the median posted salary is about $70,000 a year, and 38% advertise $100K or more.
Based on the 24 postings that list pay. Postings without listed pay are excluded.
Top employers hiring now
- Jabil61
- Novolex5
- Clarios5
- Magna International5
- UNAVAILABLE4
- Bosch Group4
- Toyota3
- CTI Foods3
Where the jobs are
- Florence71
- Louisville13
- Bowling Green6
- Georgetown4
- Walton3
- Bardstown3
- Owingsville3
- Elsmere2
- Owensboro2
- Cynthiana2
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Frequently asked questions
How many manufacturing jobs are open in Kentucky?
There are 162 manufacturing job postings in Kentucky. At least 8 of them were posted within the past week.
What do manufacturing jobs pay in Kentucky?
Among the 24 postings that list pay, the median advertised salary is about $70,000 a year, and 38% offer $100K or more. Use the salary tool above to see where a specific number ranks.
Who is hiring for manufacturing jobs in Kentucky?
The employers with the most open manufacturing roles in Kentucky are Jabil (61 openings), Novolex (5), and Clarios (5). Every listing links directly to the employer's own application page — applying is always free.
Are there remote manufacturing jobs in Kentucky?
Not at the moment — none of the current manufacturing postings in Kentucky are marked remote-eligible. Manufacturing work in this market is overwhelmingly on-site.