Power Plant Operators Salary in Eastern Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $120,790 +21.2% vs national
Median hourly $58.07
10th percentile $77,520
90th percentile $129,060
Employed locally 70
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,520
    25th
    $101,400
    50th (median)
    $120,790
    75th
    $128,940
    90th
    $129,060

    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 Eastern Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,200
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $51,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,310
    Food Batchmakers $50,790
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $29,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Eastern Oregon?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Eastern Oregon is $58.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.05 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Oregon above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Eastern Oregon is 21.2% 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 Eastern Oregon?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $77,520 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,400.