Power Plant Operators Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $105,740 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $50.84
10th percentile $77,270
90th percentile $130,360
Employed locally 90
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,270
    25th
    $89,770
    50th (median)
    $105,740
    75th
    $112,180
    90th
    $130,360

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 137% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 37% above 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
    Washington $124,050
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $123,400
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $120,990
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $109,480
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $106,930
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $105,670

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,970
    Machinists $47,640
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,830
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $59,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Indianapolis, IN is $50.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Indianapolis, IN is 6.1% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $77,270 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,770.