Power Plant Operators Salary in Kansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Kansas
Power Plant Operators in Kansas earn a median salary of $85,965 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.8% vs the national median of $99,670. An estimated 840 power plant operators are employed across Kansas, with salaries ranging from $57,820 to $110,410 depending on location.
$85,965
Avg median salary in Kansas
$110,410
Highest paying metro
$57,820
Lowest paying metro
840
Employed in Kansas
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Power Plant Operators salaries by city in Kansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $110,410 | $88,780 | $112,630 | 230 |
| Manhattan, KS | $98,840 | $56,960 | $116,950 | 70 |
| South Arkansas | $98,610 | $93,270 | $98,610 | 60 |
| Arkansas | $88,860 | $67,100 | $99,330 | 240 |
| Wichita, KS | $61,250 | $46,810 | $96,700 | 70 |
| Kansas | $57,820 | $35,740 | $92,500 | 170 |