Power Plant Operators Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • New York
Power Plant Operators in New York earn a median salary of $95,338 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.3% vs the national median of $99,670. An estimated 2,240 power plant operators are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $62,560 to $128,340 depending on location.
$95,338
Avg median salary in New York
$128,340
Highest paying metro
$62,560
Lowest paying metro
2,240
Employed in New York
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Power Plant Operators salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $128,340 | $106,730 | $135,690 | 1,250 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $122,490 | $101,050 | $125,670 | 100 |
| Albany, NY | $106,320 | $94,570 | $131,810 | 190 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $105,680 | $82,750 | $135,240 | 110 |
| Southwest New York | $103,640 | $74,610 | $135,250 | 80 |
| Syracuse, NY | $102,400 | $62,690 | $110,190 | 260 |
| Buffalo, NY | $86,280 | $74,950 | $127,040 | 80 |
| Central East New York | $81,300 | $65,580 | $101,210 | 60 |
| Rochester, NY | $78,290 | $60,390 | $90,430 | — |
| Watertown, NY | $71,420 | $59,120 | $99,980 | 60 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $62,560 | $62,020 | $107,870 | 50 |