The median annual wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Kentucky is $43,130 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $47,800.
Pay spans roughly $32,040 at the 10th percentile to $72,830 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.74 per hour. An estimated 70 people work as pump operators, except wellhead pumpers in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $43,130 |
| Mean (annual) | $47,800 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.74 |
| 10th percentile | $32,040 |
| 90th percentile | $72,830 |
| Employment | 70 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.