Power Plant Operators Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Missouri
Power Plant Operators in Missouri earn a median salary of $89,318 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.4% vs the national median of $99,670. An estimated 640 power plant operators are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $68,460 to $110,410 depending on location.
$89,318
Avg median salary in Missouri
$110,410
Highest paying metro
$68,460
Lowest paying metro
640
Employed in Missouri
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Power Plant Operators salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $110,410 | $88,780 | $112,630 | 230 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $97,440 | $75,920 | $107,410 | 380 |
| North Missouri | $80,960 | $45,200 | $98,170 | — |
| Columbia, MO | $68,460 | $58,870 | $69,530 | 30 |