Hydroelectric Plant Technicians Salary in Kentucky
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians in Kentucky earn a median of $93,400 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Power Plant Operators”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $93,400
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,830; the top 10% earn over $118,400. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
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Hydroelectric Plant Technicians pay in Kentucky
How much do hydroelectric plant technicians make in Kentucky?
The median is $93,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,830 and the top 10% earn over $118,400. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for hydroelectric plant technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 49 (−8% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.