Power Plant Operators Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $106,220 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $51.07
10th percentile $65,230
90th percentile $121,380
Employed locally 30
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,230
    25th
    $86,270
    50th (median)
    $106,220
    75th
    $115,160
    90th
    $121,380

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 122% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 22% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Power Plant Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $156,260
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $140,800
    Fresno, CA $136,640
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $136,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $133,460
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $128,340

    Nearby metros — Power Plant Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $118,490
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $109,480
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $107,790
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $107,110
    Wyoming $105,330
    Michigan $103,880

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,990
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,270
    Machinists $60,970
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,590
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Ann Arbor, MI is $51.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.36 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 6.6% above the national median of $99,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Power Plant Operators in Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $65,230 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,270.