Pump Operators Salary in Kentucky
Pump Operators in Kentucky earn a median of $46,600 a year, −25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,600
- vs. U.S. median
- −25% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,130; the top 10% earn over $70,050. Nationally the range is $39,420 to $91,820.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$78,670 median in Kentucky
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- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$53,160 median in Kentucky
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$59,040 median in Kentucky
- Biomass Plant Technicians$93,400 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
Pump Operators pay in Kentucky
How much do pump operators make in Kentucky?
The median is $46,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,130 and the top 10% earn over $70,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for pump operators?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 37 (−25% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.