Power Plant Operators Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,820 -42% vs national
Median hourly $27.80
10th percentile $35,730
90th percentile $121,900
Employed locally 170
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,730
    25th
    $35,740
    50th (median)
    $57,820
    75th
    $92,500
    90th
    $121,900

    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 Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$46,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,260
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Kansas is $27.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Kansas is 42% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,730 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,740.