Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Kentucky

Median Salary

$45,430

per year

Hourly Rate

$21.84

per hour

Employment

2,540

in Kentucky

vs. National Avg

-24.3%

National: $60,020

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,020, Kentucky pays 24.3% LESS for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$51,333

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

88.5

12% below national avg

Rent/Income

25%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

10th

$33,210

25th

$36,050

Median

$45,430

75th

$57,510

90th

$63,740

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