Power Plant Operators Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $105,680 +6% vs national
Median hourly $50.81
10th percentile $50,340
90th percentile $135,250
Employed locally 110
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,340
    25th
    $82,750
    50th (median)
    $105,680
    75th
    $135,240
    90th
    $135,250

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,910
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,380
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $59,920
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $32,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Capital/Northern New York is $50.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.59 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Capital/Northern New York is 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,340 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,750.