Power Plant Operators Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $76,850 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.95
10th percentile $44,740
90th percentile $111,080
Employed locally 50
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,740
    25th
    $53,690
    50th (median)
    $76,850
    75th
    $108,220
    90th
    $111,080

    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 Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,360
    Machinists $48,210
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,480
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Northern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Northern Michigan is $36.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.26 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Michigan above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Northern Michigan is 22.9% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,740 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,690.