Power Plant Operators Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $81,210 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.04
10th percentile $58,870
90th percentile $100,810
Employed locally 50
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,870
    25th
    $62,920
    50th (median)
    $81,210
    75th
    $90,270
    90th
    $100,810

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,800
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,610
    Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders$47,160
    Bakers$35,500
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$59,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Southwest Maine is $39.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Southwest Maine is 18.5% 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 Maine?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $58,870 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,920.