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Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Owensboro, Kentucky

The median site reliability engineer salary in Owensboro, KY is $113,100 per year, which is 22% below the national median and 6% below the Kentucky state average.

City Median
$113,100
vs State Avg
$-7,250
vs National
$-31,900
Cost of Living
82%

Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Owensboro by Experience

In Owensboro, an entry-level site reliability engineer earns around $71,760, while experienced professionals earn up to $163,800 per year. The local cost of living index is 82% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$71,760
$-20,240 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$115,440
$-32,560 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$163,800
$-46,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Owensboro, KY

Percentile Owensboro
10th Percentile $68,640
25th Percentile $89,700
Median (50th) $113,100
75th Percentile $144,300
90th Percentile $171,600

Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Other Kentucky Cities

Lexington, KY
$129,050
Pop. 322,570
Louisville, KY
$127,600
Pop. 633,045
Covington, KY
$121,800
Pop. 40,961
Bowling Green, KY
$116,000
Pop. 74,735

How to Become a Site Reliability Engineer in Owensboro

Education

Most site reliability engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Owensboro and the surrounding Kentucky area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

LinuxKubernetesTerraformPythonMonitoring ToolsIncident Response

Job Outlook

Nationally, site reliability engineer employment is projected to grow 22% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Owensboro may vary based on local industry and population growth.