Power Plant Operators Salary in Michigan
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Michigan
Power Plant Operators in Michigan earn a median salary of $97,308 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.4% vs the national median of $99,670. An estimated 650 power plant operators are employed across Michigan, with salaries ranging from $76,850 to $107,790 depending on location.
$97,308
Avg median salary in Michigan
$107,790
Highest paying metro
$76,850
Lowest paying metro
650
Employed in Michigan
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Power Plant Operators salaries by city in Michigan
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | $107,790 | $88,480 | $108,650 | 360 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $106,220 | $86,270 | $115,160 | 30 |
| Lansing, MI | $99,990 | $89,350 | $103,880 | 70 |
| Bay City, MI | $98,930 | $98,930 | $124,090 | 50 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan | $94,070 | $70,750 | $103,990 | 90 |
| Northern Michigan | $76,850 | $53,690 | $108,220 | 50 |