Power Plant Operators Salary in Minnesota
Ranked #33 of 49 · MN
4.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $95,700 ≈ $46/hr
Median annual salary $94,390
Employment 970
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $72,540P25 $81,420 Median $94,390P75 $99,120P90 $125,900
About 80% of power plant operatorss in Minnesota earn between $72,540 and $125,900. 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 Minnesota is $95,700, about 4.1% below the U.S. average ($99,790). That works out to roughly $46/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $99,000 | $100,020 | 470 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $94,390 | $91,210 | 220 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $93,540 | $92,170 | 120 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $87,050 | $91,110 | 40 |