Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Central Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $48,590 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.36
10th percentile $33,730
90th percentile $62,550
Employed locally 490
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,730
    25th
    $39,770
    50th (median)
    $48,590
    75th
    $57,730
    90th
    $62,550

    Top-paying metros for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    Vallejo, CA $101,670
    Napa, CA $99,450
    Fairbanks-College, AK $91,010
    Salinas, CA $90,610

    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 Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Central Kentucky is $23.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.83 or more per hour.

    Is Central Kentucky above or below average for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries?

    The median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary in Central Kentucky is 16.6% below the national median of $58,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,730 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,770.