Power Plant Operators Salary in Southeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $90,990 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $43.74
10th percentile $64,040
90th percentile $120,970
Employed locally 40
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,040
    25th
    $74,800
    50th (median)
    $90,990
    75th
    $120,970
    90th
    $120,970

    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 Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,550
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $40,750
    Food Batchmakers $34,720
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,140
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Southeast Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Southeast Minnesota is $43.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.73 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Minnesota above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Southeast Minnesota is 8.7% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $64,040 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,800.