Power Plant Operators Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $120,700 +21.1% vs national
Median hourly $58.03
10th percentile $101,720
90th percentile $122,900
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $101,720
    25th
    $120,260
    50th (median)
    $120,700
    75th
    $121,220
    90th
    $122,900

    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 Hawaii / Kauai

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $43,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,280
    Bakers $38,730
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $43,380
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $64,420
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $48,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Hawaii / Kauai is $58.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.09 or more per hour.

    Is Hawaii / Kauai above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Hawaii / Kauai is 21.1% 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 Hawaii / Kauai?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $101,720 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $120,260.