Power Plant Operators Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $93,540 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $44.97
10th percentile $76,240
90th percentile $117,250
Employed locally 120
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,240
    25th
    $78,030
    50th (median)
    $93,540
    75th
    $93,540
    90th
    $117,250

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,970
    Machinists $50,250
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,200
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Northwest Minnesota is $44.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Northwest Minnesota is 6.2% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $76,240 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,030.