Power Plant Operators Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $99,550 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $47.86
10th percentile $85,910
90th percentile $130,560
Employed locally 160
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,910
    25th
    $95,070
    50th (median)
    $99,550
    75th
    $117,600
    90th
    $130,560

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 97% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 3% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $136,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $133,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $118,520
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $113,540
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $111,260
    Columbus, OH $110,030

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,570
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,010
    Bakers $39,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,180
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Denver, CO is $47.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Denver, CO is 0.1% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $85,910 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,070.