Power Plant Operators Salary in Virginia
Ranked #49 of 49 · VA
25.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $74,290 ≈ $36/hr
Median annual salary $73,640
Employment 590
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,190P25 $59,260 Median $73,640P75 $94,180P90 $102,770
About 80% of power plant operatorss in Virginia earn between $47,190 and $102,770. 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 Virginia is $74,290, about 25.6% below the U.S. average ($99,790). That works out to roughly $36/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $81,140 | $81,200 | 90 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $66,500 | $64,660 | 110 |
| Richmond, VA | $63,640 | $67,130 | 60 |