Power Plant Operators Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $123,840 +24.3% vs national
Median hourly $59.54
10th percentile $90,880
90th percentile $133,390
Employed locally 50
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,880
    25th
    $100,070
    50th (median)
    $123,840
    75th
    $125,460
    90th
    $133,390

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 144% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 44% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $106,320
    Connecticut $92,310
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $89,750
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $84,540
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $77,560

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,500
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,060
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,280
    Machinists $51,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in New Haven, CT is $59.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.13 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in New Haven, CT is 24.3% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $90,880 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,070.