The median annual wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Kentucky is $98,890 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $97,230.
Pay spans roughly $70,530 at the 10th percentile to $131,130 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $47.54 per hour. An estimated 70 people work as chemical plant and system operators in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $98,890 |
| Mean (annual) | $97,230 |
| Median (hourly) | $47.54 |
| 10th percentile | $70,530 |
| 90th percentile | $131,130 |
| Employment | 70 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.