Power Plant Operators Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $105,820 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $50.87
10th percentile $60,580
90th percentile $127,530
Employed locally 100
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,580
    25th
    $70,010
    50th (median)
    $105,820
    75th
    $126,460
    90th
    $127,530

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 125% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 25% above 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $108,000
    Jacksonville, FL $106,740
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $99,550
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $79,200

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,050
    Production Workers, All Other $44,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,910
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,650
    Sewing Machine Operators $41,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Reno, NV is $50.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Reno, NV is 6.2% above 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $60,580 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,010.