How much does a power plant operator make in Kentucky?
$93,400a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Kentucky. That is $44.90 an hour or $7,783 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.90
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,830Median: $93,400Highest 10%: $118,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,830 | $32.13 | |
| 25th | $84,900 | $40.82 | |
| Median | $93,400 | $44.90 | |
| 75th | $105,700 | $50.81 | |
| 90th | $118,400 | $56.92 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $109,800 |
| Louisville, KY | $104,100 |
| Huntington, WV | $100,300 |
| Lexington, KY | $84,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 36. Pennsylvania | $95,800 |
| 37. Minnesota | $94,390 |
| 38. Florida | $94,290 |
| 39. Kentucky | $93,400 |
| 40. Alaska | $88,870 |
| 41. Oklahoma | $88,590 |
| 42. Arizona | $84,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $44.90 ($93,400 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $93,400 against $102,000 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for power plant operator pay?
Kentucky ranks 39 of 49 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays power plant operators the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $109,800 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.