Power Plant Operators Salary in Pennsylvania
Ranked #32 of 49 · PA
3.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $96,280 ≈ $46/hr
Median annual salary $95,800
Employment 1,010
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $64,010P25 $81,390 Median $95,800P75 $112,240P90 $128,180
About 80% of power plant operatorss in Pennsylvania earn between $64,010 and $128,180. 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 Pennsylvania is $96,280, about 3.5% below the U.S. average ($99,790). That works out to roughly $46/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $101,350 | $103,780 | 310 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $93,870 | $94,570 | 140 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $87,650 | $86,620 | 100 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $81,950 | $81,320 | 100 |