How much does a plant and system operator make in Kentucky?
$69,430a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in Kentucky. That is $33.38 an hour or $5,786 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.38
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,450Median: $69,430Highest 10%: $96,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,450 | $28.10 | |
| 25th | $63,110 | $30.34 | |
| Median | $69,430 | $33.38 | |
| 75th | $77,830 | $37.42 | |
| 90th | $96,930 | $46.60 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $71,800 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $67,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plant and system operators.
| 14. West Virginia | $70,660 |
| 15. Indiana | $70,490 |
| 16. New Jersey | $69,970 |
| 17. Kentucky | $69,430 |
| 18. Arizona | $69,260 |
| 19. Connecticut | $68,950 |
| 20. Utah | $67,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $33.38 ($69,430 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $69,430 against $62,470 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for plant and system operator pay?
Kentucky ranks 17 of 44 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays plant and system operators the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $71,800 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.