Power Plant Operators Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #34 of 49 · KY
5.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $93,970 ≈ $45/hr
Median annual salary $93,400
Employment 690
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $66,830P25 $84,900 Median $93,400P75 $105,690P90 $118,400
About 80% of power plant operatorss in Kentucky earn between $66,830 and $118,400. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean power plant operators salary in Kentucky is $93,970, about 5.8% below the U.S. average ($99,790). That works out to roughly $45/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $104,120 | $98,580 | 120 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $93,400 | $90,150 | 160 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $84,150 | $83,100 | 30 |