Power Plant Operators Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $82,930 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $39.87
10th percentile $71,880
90th percentile $119,960
Employed locally 60
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,880
    25th
    $80,400
    50th (median)
    $82,930
    75th
    $102,290
    90th
    $119,960

    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 Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,950
    Bakers$45,070
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$73,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60,060
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Northwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Northwest Colorado is $39.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.08 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Colorado above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Northwest Colorado is 16.8% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $71,880 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,400.