Power Plant Operators Salary in Southern Vermont

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

Median annual salary $98,260 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.24
10th percentile $46,750
90th percentile $124,050
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,750
    25th
    $61,870
    50th (median)
    $98,260
    75th
    $100,510
    90th
    $124,050

    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 Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,620
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$50,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69,020
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,290
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$40,260
    Food Batchmakers$41,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Southern Vermont is $47.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Southern Vermont is 1.4% 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 Southern Vermont?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,750 per year in Southern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,870.