Power Plant Operators Salary in Pennsylvania

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Pennsylvania

Power Plant Operators in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $86,012 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.7% vs the national median of $99,670. An estimated 870 power plant operators are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $79,090 to $97,920 depending on location.

$86,012 Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$97,920 Highest paying metro
$79,090 Lowest paying metro
870 Employed in Pennsylvania

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      Power Plant Operators salaries by city in Pennsylvania

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD $97,920 $84,880 $102,290 390
      Southwestern Pennsylvania $87,650 $80,190 $92,110 100
      Pittsburgh, PA $83,210 $73,520 $98,130 150
      Scranton, PA $82,190 $63,010 $93,330 60
      Central Pennsylvania $79,090 $77,700 $98,960 170

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