Power Plant Operators Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,630 -49.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.34
10th percentile $37,680
90th percentile $91,830
Employed locally 30
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,680
    25th
    $40,190
    50th (median)
    $50,630
    75th
    $83,580
    90th
    $91,830

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Production Workers, All Other $28,240
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,560
    Machinists $56,840
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,850
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $28,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Southwest Louisiana is $24.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.15 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Southwest Louisiana is 49.2% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,680 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,190.