Power Plant Operators Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $81,210 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.04
10th percentile $66,140
90th percentile $138,810
Employed locally 60
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,140
    25th
    $66,790
    50th (median)
    $81,210
    75th
    $123,840
    90th
    $138,810

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 98% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 2% below 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
    Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $125,580
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $107,650
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $107,110
    Idaho $102,750
    Cedar Rapids, IA $101,520
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $100,210

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,440
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,980
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,330
    Bakers $37,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Boise City, ID is $39.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.93 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Boise City, ID is 18.5% below 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $66,140 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,790.