Biomass Plant Technicians Salary in Virginia
Biomass Plant Technicians in Virginia earn a median of $73,640 a year, −28% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Power Plant Operators”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,640
- vs. U.S. median
- −28% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 48 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,190; the top 10% earn over $102,770. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
States ranked near Virginia
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- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$58,970 median in Virginia
- Biofuels Processing Technicians$61,940 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Gas Plant Operators$86,500 median in Virginia
- Power Plant Operators$73,640 median in Virginia
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$64,990 median in Virginia
- Nuclear Technicians$98,930 median in Virginia
Biomass Plant Technicians pay in Virginia
How much do biomass plant technicians make in Virginia?
The median is $73,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,190 and the top 10% earn over $102,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for biomass plant technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 48 of 49 (−28% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.