Power Plant Operators Salary in Eastern Wyoming

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

Median annual salary $109,480 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $52.64
10th percentile $93,330
90th percentile $123,200
Employed locally 150
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $93,330
    25th
    $105,330
    50th (median)
    $109,480
    75th
    $122,290
    90th
    $123,200

    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 Wyoming

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $75,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $89,980
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $59,610
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $110,550
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $64,580
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Eastern Wyoming is $52.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Eastern Wyoming is 9.8% 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 Wyoming?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $93,330 per year in Eastern Wyoming. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,330.