Power Plant Operators Salary in Middle Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $107,110 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $51.50
10th percentile $58,740
90th percentile $112,060
Employed locally 50
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,740
    25th
    $90,200
    50th (median)
    $107,110
    75th
    $112,060
    90th
    $112,060

    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 Middle Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,660
    Production Workers, All Other $38,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,300
    Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $35,600
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Middle Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Middle Georgia is $51.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.32 or more per hour.

    Is Middle Georgia above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Middle Georgia is 7.5% 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 Middle Georgia?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $58,740 per year in Middle Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,200.