Power Plant Operators Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $66,850 -32.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.14
10th percentile $63,520
90th percentile $108,250
Employed locally 30
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,520
    25th
    $66,850
    50th (median)
    $66,850
    75th
    $69,720
    90th
    $108,250

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 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
    Columbus, OH $110,030
    Toledo, OH $107,440
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $102,950
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $100,300
    Ohio $97,810
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $70,960

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,220
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $47,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,120
    Machinists $57,290
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Cleveland, OH is $32.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Cleveland, OH is 32.9% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $63,520 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,850.