Power Plant Operators Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $103,640 +4% vs national
Median hourly $49.83
10th percentile $59,030
90th percentile $135,250
Employed locally 80
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,030
    25th
    $74,610
    50th (median)
    $103,640
    75th
    $135,250
    90th
    $135,250

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,740
    Machinists $60,310
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Southwest New York is $49.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Southwest New York is 4% 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 Southwest New York?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $59,030 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,610.