Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Kentucky

Median Salary

$57,780

per year

Hourly Rate

$27.78

per hour

Employment

7,050

in Kentucky

vs. National Avg

-3.5%

National: $59,850

📊 Compared to the national median of $59,850, Kentucky pays 3.5% LESS for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$65,288

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

88.5

12% below national avg

Rent/Income

20%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

10th

$44,620

25th

$49,040

Median

$57,780

75th

$65,720

90th

$80,890

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).