The median annual wage for Plant and System Operators, All Other in Kentucky is $77,690 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $74,770.
Pay spans roughly $51,730 at the 10th percentile to $94,120 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.35 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as plant and system operators, all other in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $77,690 |
| Mean (annual) | $74,770 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.35 |
| 10th percentile | $51,730 |
| 90th percentile | $94,120 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.