How much does a pump operator make in Kentucky?
$46,600a year
Median yearly pay for pump operators in Kentucky. That is $22.40 an hour or $3,883 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.40
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,130Median: $46,600Highest 10%: $70,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,130 | $18.33 | |
| 25th | $38,130 | $18.33 | |
| Median | $46,600 | $22.40 | |
| 75th | $58,080 | $27.92 | |
| 90th | $70,050 | $33.68 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $79,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pump operators.
| 31. New York | $48,010 |
| 32. Oklahoma | $46,900 |
| 33. Colorado | $46,680 |
| 34. Kentucky | $46,600 |
| 35. Nebraska | $46,170 |
| 36. North Carolina | $45,890 |
| 37. Missouri | $44,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pump operator make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $22.40 ($46,600 a year).
Do pump operators make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $46,600 against $61,770 nationally, 25% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for pump operator pay?
Kentucky ranks 34 of 37 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays pump operators the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $79,010 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.