Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Kentucky
Chemical Plant and System Operators in Kentucky earn a median of $97,550 a year, +25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $97,550
- vs. U.S. median
- +25% ($78,120)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,820; the top 10% earn over $135,500. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $111,930.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$66,770 median in Kentucky
- Biofuels Processing Technicians$69,430 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Power Plant Operators$93,400 median in Kentucky
Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in Kentucky
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in Kentucky?
The median is $97,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,820 and the top 10% earn over $135,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for chemical plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 35 (+25% vs. the national median of $78,120). Living costs are not included.