Power Plant Operators Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $84,540 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $40.65
10th percentile $57,930
90th percentile $119,500
Employed locally 60
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,930
    25th
    $68,580
    50th (median)
    $84,540
    75th
    $107,660
    90th
    $119,500

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 91% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 9% 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
    New Haven, CT $123,840
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $106,320
    Connecticut $92,310
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $89,750
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $77,560

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $83,560
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,650
    Machinists $62,950
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $55,470
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Hartford, CT is $40.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Hartford, CT is 15.2% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $57,930 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,580.