Power Plant Operators Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $120,990 +21.4% vs national
Median hourly $58.17
10th percentile $63,490
90th percentile $126,580
Employed locally 150
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,490
    25th
    $91,090
    50th (median)
    $120,990
    75th
    $123,960
    90th
    $126,580

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 140% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 40% 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
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $113,540
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $108,730
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $108,000
    Michigan $103,880
    Morgantown, WV $103,610
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $98,220

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,490
    Production Workers, All Other $40,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,400
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,590
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Atlanta, GA is $58.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.48 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Atlanta, GA is 21.4% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $63,490 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,090.