Profession
Power Plant Operators
Control, operate, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Includes auxiliary equipment operators.
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United States
Salary data
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 United States2023
51-8013SOC 2018 51-8013
GroupAll
Median97,010 USD
Average91,880 USD
Middle 50%72,860 USD - 106,780 USD
Decile range54,080 USD - 123,120 USD
Bottom decile54,080 USD
Top decile123,120 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2023
51-8013SOC 2018 51-8013
GroupAll
Median103,730 USD
Average97,750 USD
Middle 50%85,900 USD - 118,660 USD
Decile range53,470 USD - 124,940 USD
Bottom decile53,470 USD
Top decile124,940 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2023
51-8013SOC 2018 51-8013
GroupAll
Median82,660 USD
Average81,830 USD
Middle 50%53,240 USD - 101,520 USD
Decile range35,450 USD - 136,740 USD
Bottom decile35,450 USD
Top decile136,740 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2023
51-8013SOC 2018 51-8013
GroupAll
Median106,150 USD
Average97,000 USD
Middle 50%84,480 USD - 106,530 USD
Decile range67,230 USD - 106,530 USD
Bottom decile67,230 USD
Top decile106,530 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2023
51-8013SOC 2018 51-8013
GroupAll
Median84,450 USD
Average80,960 USD
Middle 50%64,510 USD - 95,510 USD
Decile range55,230 USD - 101,310 USD
Bottom decile55,230 USD
Top decile101,310 USD
🇺🇸 California2023
51-8013SOC 2018 51-8013
GroupAll
Median97,970 USD
Average102,660 USD
Middle 50%74,550 USD - 130,410 USD
Decile range59,250 USD - 156,860 USD
Bottom decile59,250 USD
Top decile156,860 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2023
51-8013SOC 2018 51-8013
GroupAll
Median94,390 USD
Average96,350 USD
Middle 50%81,260 USD - 109,450 USD
Decile range71,470 USD - 123,500 USD
Bottom decile71,470 USD
Top decile123,500 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2023
51-8013SOC 2018 51-8013
GroupAll
Median87,690 USD
Average91,850 USD
Middle 50%74,070 USD - 107,490 USD
Decile range64,890 USD - 121,530 USD
Bottom decile64,890 USD
Top decile121,530 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2023
51-8013SOC 2018 51-8013
GroupAll
Median102,070 USD
Average109,110 USD
Middle 50%100,830 USD - 126,730 USD
Decile range89,280 USD - 134,310 USD
Bottom decile89,280 USD
Top decile134,310 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2023 National2023 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2023 State2023 - SOC 2018
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