Power Plant Operators Salary in Western Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $73,330 -26.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.26
10th percentile $56,830
90th percentile $108,340
Employed locally 40
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,830
    25th
    $62,170
    50th (median)
    $73,330
    75th
    $108,340
    90th
    $108,340

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,000
    Food Batchmakers $45,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,660
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,610
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Western Wisconsin is $35.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Western Wisconsin is 26.4% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $56,830 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,170.