Service Unit Operators Salary in Kentucky
Service Unit Operators in Kentucky earn a median of $28,280 a year, −51% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $28,280
- vs. U.S. median
- −51% ($58,160)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $25,810; the top 10% earn over $77,330. Nationally the range is $38,940 to $97,560.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$78,670 median in Kentucky
- Helpers--Extraction Workers$68,020 median in Kentucky
- Recycling and Reclamation Workers$42,770 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Rock Splitters, Quarry$44,000 median in Kentucky
Service Unit Operators pay in Kentucky
How much do service unit operators make in Kentucky?
The median is $28,280 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $25,810 and the top 10% earn over $77,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for service unit operators?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 27 (−51% vs. the national median of $58,160). Living costs are not included.