Power Plant Operators Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Kentucky
Power Plant Operators in Kentucky earn a median salary of $88,340 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.4% vs the national median of $99,670. An estimated 290 power plant operators are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $74,530 to $104,120 depending on location.
$88,340
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$104,120
Highest paying metro
$74,530
Lowest paying metro
290
Employed in Kentucky
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inPower Plant Operators salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $104,120 | $87,350 | $112,150 | 120 |
| West Kentucky | $90,560 | $69,170 | $117,120 | 60 |
| Lexington, KY | $84,150 | $50,780 | $115,760 | 30 |
| Central Kentucky | $74,530 | $74,530 | $89,720 | 80 |