Power Plant Operators Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $140,800 +41.3% vs national
Median hourly $67.69
10th percentile $140,730
90th percentile $166,770
Employed locally 50
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $140,730
    25th
    $140,800
    50th (median)
    $140,800
    75th
    $166,770
    90th
    $166,770

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 178% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 78% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Power Plant Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $156,260
    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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $127,190

    Nearby metros — Power Plant Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $136,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $133,460
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $128,340
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $127,190
    Washington $124,050
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $123,400

    Related occupations in Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,480
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,850
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,840
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $38,470
    Machinists $48,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Wenatchee?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Wenatchee, WA is $67.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.86 or more per hour.

    Is Wenatchee above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Wenatchee, WA is 41.3% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $140,730 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $140,800.