Power Plant Operators Salary in Washington
Ranked #1 of 49 · WA
28.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $128,230 ≈ $62/hr
Median annual salary $131,620
Employment 430
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $85,390P25 $102,440 Median $131,620P75 $152,110P90 $168,610
About 80% of power plant operatorss in Washington earn between $85,390 and $168,610. 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 Washington is $128,230, about 28.5% above the U.S. average ($99,790). That works out to roughly $62/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Washington
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $145,510 | $150,930 | 70 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $124,950 | $132,410 | 90 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $97,640 | $104,720 | 40 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $94,660 | $97,480 | — |