Power Plant Operators Salary in Northern Vermont

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

Median annual salary $98,260 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.24
10th percentile $63,850
90th percentile $124,530
Employed locally 40
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,850
    25th
    $98,260
    50th (median)
    $98,260
    75th
    $99,790
    90th
    $124,530

    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 Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41,160
    Food Batchmakers$49,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,180
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,110
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,190
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$48,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Northern Vermont is $47.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Northern Vermont is 1.4% 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 Vermont?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $63,850 per year in Northern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,260.