Power Plant Operator
Power Plant Operator Job Description
Power Generating Plant Operators, Except Auxiliary Equipment Operators Control or operate machinery, such as steam-driven turbogenerators, to generate electric power, often through the use of panelboards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment.
Power Plant Operator Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Power Plant Operator is $58812 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $90064. The lowest salary reported was $38853. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Power Plant Operator is $29.25 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $44.79. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $19.32. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Power Plant Operator are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $1526 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $1500 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Power Plant Operator. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $46,183 – $99,329
Connecticut – n/a
Louisiana – n/a
Missouri – n/a
North Carolina – n/a
Texas – $39,100 – $45,000
Virginia – n/a
These are the highest paying cities for a Power Plant Operator. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
San Diego, California –
Los Angeles, California –
Winston-Salem, North Carolina –
Kansas City, Missouri –
Bridgeport, Connecticut –
San Antonio, Texas –
This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Power Plant Operator from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $58812 while in 2007 it was just $54541.22
Job Outlook
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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 99% of Power Plant Operators were males while 1% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.
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Past Jobs Stationary Engineer or Boiler Operator |
Future Jobs Control Room Operator, Power Plant |