Operating Engineers (Heavy Equipment) Salary in Kentucky
Median Annual Salary
$57,060
$27.43/hr
Salary Range
$41,600 – $81,050
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
7,020
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+4.1%
About average
COL-Adjusted
$64,112
real purchasing power
2.8% below the national median ($58,710)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$41,600 (entry)$57,060 (median)$81,050 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+10.9%
$5,095 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | $60,770 | 300 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $60,640 | 1,810 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $59,230 | 780 |
| Paducah | $55,240 | 440 |
| Owensboro | $50,200 | 170 |
| Elizabethtown | $49,620 | 100 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.