Power Plant Operators Salary in Western Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $123,400 +23.8% vs national
Median hourly $59.33
10th percentile $94,210
90th percentile $128,510
Employed locally 50
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,210
    25th
    $110,900
    50th (median)
    $123,400
    75th
    $128,510
    90th
    $128,510

    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 Western Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,880
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,260
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $51,230
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $55,720
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $52,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Western Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Western Washington is $59.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.79 or more per hour.

    Is Western Washington above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Western Washington is 23.8% 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $94,210 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,900.