How much does a petroleum pump system operator make in Kentucky?
$78,670a year
Median yearly pay for petroleum pump system operators in Kentucky. That is $37.82 an hour or $6,556 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.82
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,540Median: $78,670Highest 10%: $106,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,540 | $24.30 | |
| 25th | $63,960 | $30.75 | |
| Median | $78,670 | $37.82 | |
| 75th | $106,800 | $51.34 | |
| 90th | $106,800 | $51.35 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $97,210 |
| Huntington, WV | $78,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for petroleum pump system operators.
| 24. Pennsylvania | $83,870 |
| 25. Missouri | $80,960 |
| 26. North Carolina | $80,060 |
| 27. Kentucky | $78,670 |
| 28. Maryland | $78,580 |
| 29. Mississippi | $75,180 |
| 30. New Mexico | $74,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a petroleum pump system operator make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $37.82 ($78,670 a year).
Do petroleum pump system operators make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $78,670 against $96,710 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for petroleum pump system operator pay?
Kentucky ranks 27 of 42 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays petroleum pump system operators the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $97,210 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.