Power Plant Operators Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $78,570 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.78
10th percentile $60,970
90th percentile $114,460
Employed locally 40
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,970
    25th
    $76,500
    50th (median)
    $78,570
    75th
    $99,930
    90th
    $114,460

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 89% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 11% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Power Plant Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $156,260
    Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $125,580
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $123,400
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $120,790
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $120,700
    West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $117,120

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79,520
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$64,330
    Machinists$63,150
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53,020
    Bakers$38,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Portland, ME is $37.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.93 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Portland, ME is 21.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $60,970 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,500.