Power Plant Operators Salary in Illinois
Ranked #16 of 49 · IL
3.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $103,620 ≈ $50/hr
Median annual salary $104,440
Employment 1,160
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $77,330P25 $93,150 Median $104,440P75 $120,390P90 $128,040
About 80% of power plant operatorss in Illinois earn between $77,330 and $128,040. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean power plant operators salary in Illinois is $103,620, about 3.8% above the U.S. average ($99,790). That works out to roughly $50/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $123,540 | $116,150 | 640 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $108,370 | $103,630 | 120 |
| Springfield, IL | $102,130 | $101,380 | 40 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $96,300 | $101,620 | 50 |