Power Plant Operators Salary in Central Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $75,710 -24% vs national
Median hourly $36.40
10th percentile $54,820
90th percentile $103,630
Employed locally 30
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,820
    25th
    $66,230
    50th (median)
    $75,710
    75th
    $76,180
    90th
    $103,630

    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 Central Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,170
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,940
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,760
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Central Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Central Indiana is $36.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.82 or more per hour.

    Is Central Indiana above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Central Indiana is 24% 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 Central Indiana?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $54,820 per year in Central Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,230.