Mineral Assessor I pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20001799
- Class code
- 20001799
- Pay grade
- 13
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Mineral Assessor I is $3,339 to $5,343 per month, spanning every alternate range the plan defines.
- Kentucky publishes an entry rate and a midpoint for each pay grade, not a maximum, so the upper figure on this page is the grade midpoint.
- That works out to about $40,071 to $64,114 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20001799.
- The plan defines 3 alternate ranges for this class, so the rate depends on which criteria an employee meets.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Alternate ranges
| Range | Entry | Midpoint | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range 37.5-hour week | $3,339 | $5,009 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $3,562 | $5,343 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $20.55 | $30.82 | per hour |
Which alternate range applies is set by the plan's own criteria (experience, certification or assignment). The criteria text lives in the source document.
Class specification
The Personnel Cabinet class specification for this class is published by Kentucky Personnel Cabinet. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 09/16/2023.
What the state says the job is
Applies beginning level professional techniques and theories in determining the value for assessment of mineral and coal resources. Under direct supervision, uses advanced geo scientific software to perform data entry and manipulation for the purpose of determining mineral resources inventory and value; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Applies beginning level professional techniques and theories in addition to knowledge of regulatory laws and restrictions as they relate to the interpretation and evaluation of geologic, topographic, geophysical, geochemical, and economic data to perform valuations for assessment of mineral and coal resources. Uses micro to minicomputer systems and advanced geo scientific software. Performs data entry and manipulation for the purpose of determining mineral resources inventory and value. Process mineral property tax returns using data filed by companies. Assists in preparing yearly coal, oil, gas, limestone, and clay property tax returns for processing.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a Physical Science or related field. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree supplemented by two years of experience in the exploration, evaluation or extraction of minerals will substitute for the primary education.
Quoted from the Personnel Cabinet class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Kentucky Personnel Cabinet publishes this figure in Classified and Unclassified 37.5 and 40-Hour Salary Schedule, effective September 16, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
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