Power Plant Operators Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $118,490 +18.9% vs national
Median hourly $56.97
10th percentile $65,220
90th percentile $122,110
Employed locally 110
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,220
    25th
    $67,410
    50th (median)
    $118,490
    75th
    $119,030
    90th
    $122,110

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 155% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 55% 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
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $106,930
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $100,210
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $97,920
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $84,520
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $82,190
    Wisconsin $81,250

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,260
    Machinists $53,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,580
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Milwaukee, WI is $56.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Milwaukee, WI is 18.9% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $65,220 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,410.