Power Plant Operators Salary in North Carolina

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • North Carolina

Power Plant Operators in North Carolina earn a median salary of $96,174 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.5% vs the national median of $99,670. An estimated 150 power plant operators are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $77,840 to $110,190 depending on location.

$96,174 Avg median salary in North Carolina
$110,190 Highest paying metro
$77,840 Lowest paying metro
150 Employed in North Carolina

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      Power Plant Operators salaries by city in North Carolina

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Durham, NC $110,190 $62,660 $110,190
      Charlotte, NC-SC $108,730 $90,510 $127,900
      Hickory, NC $96,900 $86,860 $125,890 40
      Central North Carolina $87,210 $59,220 $98,730 40
      Western North Carolina $77,840 $62,470 $108,040 70

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