How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Kentucky?
$45,430a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Kentucky. That is $21.84 an hour or $3,786 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.84
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,210Median: $45,430Highest 10%: $63,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,210 | $15.97 | |
| 25th | $36,050 | $17.33 | |
| Median | $45,430 | $21.84 | |
| 75th | $57,510 | $27.65 | |
| 90th | $63,740 | $30.64 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $61,460 |
| Owensboro, KY | $57,810 |
| Louisville, KY | $52,230 |
| Paducah, KY | $52,160 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $51,720 |
| Lexington, KY | $49,280 |
| Huntington, WV | $47,210 |
| Clarksville, TN | $45,820 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $45,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 46. Mississippi | $46,480 |
| 47. Louisiana | $46,210 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $45,890 |
| 49. Kentucky | $45,430 |
| 50. Arkansas | $44,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $21.84 ($45,430 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $45,430 against $60,020 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Kentucky ranks 49 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $61,460 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.