Geothermal Technicians Salary in Kentucky
Geothermal Technicians in Kentucky earn a median of $51,310 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,310
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($49,230)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,110
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,920; the top 10% earn over $81,780. Nationally the range is $36,080 to $77,040.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Geothermal Technicians pay in Kentucky
How much do geothermal technicians make in Kentucky?
The median is $51,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,920 and the top 10% earn over $81,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for geothermal technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+4% vs. the national median of $49,230). Living costs are not included.