Power Plant Operators Salary in Kansas
Ranked #43 of 49 · KS
14% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $85,850 ≈ $41/hr
Median annual salary $79,980
Employment 520
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $46,580P25 $56,800 Median $79,980P75 $113,560P90 $129,990
About 80% of power plant operatorss in Kansas earn between $46,580 and $129,990. 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 Kansas is $85,850, about 14% below the U.S. average ($99,790). That works out to roughly $41/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, KS | $98,840 | $88,800 | 70 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $65,530 | $75,840 | 200 |
| Wichita, KS | $63,240 | $75,570 | 70 |