Power Plant Operators Salary in Michigan
Ranked #15 of 49 · MI
5.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $105,460 ≈ $51/hr
Median annual salary $105,820
Employment 1,220
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $74,520P25 $99,350 Median $105,820P75 $124,090P90 $131,250
About 80% of power plant operatorss in Michigan earn between $74,520 and $131,250. 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 Michigan is $105,460, about 5.7% above the U.S. average ($99,790). That works out to roughly $51/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Michigan
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $114,790 | $102,020 | 50 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $108,050 | $111,910 | 300 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $103,580 | $98,140 | 100 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $103,230 | $103,900 | 80 |
| Bay City, MI | $98,930 | $104,870 | 50 |