Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Kentucky
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Kentucky
$47,700
National Median
$58,260
Employment
3,150
Entry Level (10th)
$33,730
Top Earners (90th)
$62,710
How Kentucky Compares
Kentucky pays $10,560 less than the national median for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss.
There are 1.579 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators jobs per 1,000 workers in Kentucky (location quotient: 1.92).
Other States for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $82,100 | 11,260 |
| Nevada | $79,140 | N/A |
| Washington | $78,810 | 1,950 |
| Alaska | $76,910 | 570 |
| New Jersey | $75,200 | 2,040 |
| Connecticut | $74,450 | 750 |
| Minnesota | $70,470 | 2,050 |
| Colorado | $68,220 | 2,410 |
| New Hampshire | $66,240 | 930 |
| Hawaii | $65,800 | 660 |
| Massachusetts | $65,620 | 2,480 |
| Oregon | $64,500 | 1,170 |
| Illinois | $63,790 | 3,870 |
| New York | $63,140 | 5,270 |
| Wisconsin | $62,360 | 2,110 |
| Vermont | $61,530 | 340 |
| Arizona | $61,480 | 3,470 |
| Maine | $60,960 | 660 |
| Wyoming | $60,580 | 710 |
| Delaware | $59,960 | 250 |