Power Plant Operators Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $108,000 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $51.92
10th percentile $75,150
90th percentile $134,750
Employed locally 160
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,150
    25th
    $102,310
    50th (median)
    $108,000
    75th
    $134,060
    90th
    $134,750

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 146% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 46% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $106,740
    Reno, NV $105,820
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $99,550
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $79,200

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $33,690
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,490
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $58,300
    Production Workers, All Other $36,960
    Bakers $37,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Las Vegas, NV is $51.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.77 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Las Vegas, NV is 8.4% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $75,150 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,310.