Gas Plant Operators Salary in Kentucky
Gas Plant Operators in Kentucky earn a median of $63,070 a year, −28% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,070
- vs. U.S. median
- −28% ($87,820)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,590; the top 10% earn over $96,940. Nationally the range is $61,350 to $115,520.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$46,600 median in Kentucky
- Biomass Plant Technicians$93,400 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$78,670 median in Kentucky
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$45,430 median in Kentucky
- Power Plant Operators$93,400 median in Kentucky
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$53,160 median in Kentucky
Gas Plant Operators pay in Kentucky
How much do gas plant operators make in Kentucky?
The median is $63,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,590 and the top 10% earn over $96,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for gas plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 43 (−28% vs. the national median of $87,820). Living costs are not included.