Power Plant Operators Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $112,680 +13.1% vs national
Median hourly $54.17
10th percentile $61,190
90th percentile $116,080
Employed locally 50
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,190
    25th
    $99,270
    50th (median)
    $112,680
    75th
    $112,700
    90th
    $116,080

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 119% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 19% 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
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $107,480
    Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $107,280
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $105,670
    South Dakota $105,400
    Utah $103,760
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $103,640

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,080
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,240
    Production Workers, All Other $40,120
    Bakers $37,100
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Salt Lake City, UT is $54.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.12 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 13.1% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $61,190 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,270.