Power Plant Operators Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,070 -41.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.92
10th percentile $50,540
90th percentile $97,920
Employed locally 50
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,540
    25th
    $56,510
    50th (median)
    $58,070
    75th
    $62,610
    90th
    $97,920

    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 South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,300
    Food Batchmakers$46,270
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in South Central Wisconsin is $27.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.55 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in South Central Wisconsin is 41.7% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,540 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,510.