Power Plant Operators Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $68,060 -31.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.72
10th percentile $51,370
90th percentile $107,170
Employed locally 50
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,370
    25th
    $56,790
    50th (median)
    $68,060
    75th
    $97,920
    90th
    $107,170

    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

    Related occupations in Northeastern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,950
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,070
    Machinists $49,810
    Food Batchmakers $45,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Northeastern Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Northeastern Wisconsin is $32.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.03 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Wisconsin above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 31.7% below 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $51,370 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,790.