Plant and System Operators, All Other pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $94,120 or more. The middle half of other plant and system operators in Louisville earn between $70,840 and $77,690.
- $66K10th
- $71K25th
- $72KMedian
- $78K75th
- $94K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $75,560 | $6,297 | $36.33 |
| Median | $71,800 | $5,983 | $34.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $70,840 | $5,903 | $34.06 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,690 | $6,474 | $37.35 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Plant and System Operators, All Other pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Other plant and system operators in Louisville earn 3% more than the Kentucky average ($73,260) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($65,700). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $62,470.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $75,560 | $71,800 | $66,410 | $94,120 | 30 |
| Kentucky | $73,260 | $69,430 | $58,450 | $96,930 | 30 |
| United States | $65,700 | $62,470 | $40,700 | $94,560 | 14,080 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Plant and System Operators, All Other salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $75,560, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $57,797 a year, or $4,816 a month and $2,223 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $59,750 | $4,979 |
| Working in KY | $57,797 | $4,816 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for other plant and system operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $75,560 buys what about $81,183 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Plant and System Operators, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$64,110
- Indianapolis, IN$68,390
- Dayton, OH$73,580
- Nashville, TN$68,310
- Knoxville, TN$57,970
- Columbus, OH$69,030
Highest-paying cities for other plant and system operators
Sacramento, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($95,910).
- Sacramento, CA$95,910
- Las Vegas, NV$94,340
- Duluth, MN$91,550
- San Jose, CA$89,220
- San Francisco, CA$88,310
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Plant and System Operators, All Other salary in Louisville: questions
How much do other plant and system operators make an hour in Louisville?
$36.33 an hour on average, and $34.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other plant and system operators salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $70,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other plant and system operators take-home pay in Louisville?
About $57,797 a year ($4,816 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $75,560. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do other plant and system operators earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% more than the U.S. average for this job ($65,700).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-8099; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.51, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.51).
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