Power Plant Operators Salary in Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,530 -25.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.83
10th percentile $40,140
90th percentile $92,360
Employed locally 80
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,140
    25th
    $74,530
    50th (median)
    $74,530
    75th
    $89,720
    90th
    $92,360

    Top-paying metros for Power Plant Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $156,260
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $140,800
    Fresno, CA $136,640
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $136,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $133,460
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $128,340

    Related occupations in Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,620
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $39,730
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,920
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,720
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Central Kentucky is $35.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.88 or more per hour.

    Is Central Kentucky above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Central Kentucky is 25.2% below the national median of $99,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Power Plant Operators in Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,140 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,530.