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

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

Median annual salary $45,710 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.98
10th percentile $32,190
90th percentile $58,680
Employed locally 390
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,190
    25th
    $37,710
    50th (median)
    $45,710
    75th
    $55,510
    90th
    $58,680

    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 South Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$58,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,390
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,650
    Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$38,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in South Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in South Central Kentucky is $21.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.98 or more per hour.

    Is South 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 South Central Kentucky is 21.5% 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 South Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,190 per year in South Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,710.