Power Plant Operators Salary in West Virginia
Ranked #37 of 49 · WV
6.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $93,210 ≈ $45/hr
Median annual salary $97,210
Employment 170
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $57,180P25 $88,730 Median $97,210P75 $100,300P90 $119,990
About 80% of power plant operatorss in West Virginia earn between $57,180 and $119,990. 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 West Virginia is $93,210, about 6.6% below the U.S. average ($99,790). That works out to roughly $45/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $100,300 | $94,310 | 30 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $89,920 | $88,420 | 100 |