Power Plant Operators Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $102,730 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $49.39
10th percentile $88,880
90th percentile $111,760
Employed locally 330
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $88,880
    25th
    $101,680
    50th (median)
    $102,730
    75th
    $111,570
    90th
    $111,760

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,490
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $35,570
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,330
    Machinists $47,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Southern Indiana is $49.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.67 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Southern Indiana is 3.1% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $88,880 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,680.