Power Plant Operators Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #22 of 49 · NC
0.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $100,460 ≈ $48/hr
Median annual salary $108,300
Employment 420
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $62,580P25 $80,240 Median $108,300P75 $118,600P90 $132,040
About 80% of power plant operatorss in North Carolina earn between $62,580 and $132,040. 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 North Carolina is $100,460, about 0.7% above the U.S. average ($99,790). That works out to roughly $48/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $132,030 | $114,600 | 120 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $102,240 | $96,610 | 40 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $80,240 | $91,140 | 40 |