Power Plant Operators Salary in Southside Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $99,440 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.81
10th percentile $47,220
90th percentile $107,860
Employed locally 70
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,220
    25th
    $52,470
    50th (median)
    $99,440
    75th
    $107,860
    90th
    $107,860

    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 Southside Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69,430
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,140
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,210
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$36,470
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$37,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Southside Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Southside Virginia is $47.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.54 or more per hour.

    Is Southside Virginia above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Southside Virginia is 0.2% 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 Southside Virginia?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,220 per year in Southside Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,470.