Hydroelectric Plant Technicians Salary in Colorado
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians in Colorado earn a median of $102,780 a year, +1% 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
- $102,780
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,900; the top 10% earn over $137,720. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
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Hydroelectric Plant Technicians pay in Colorado
How much do hydroelectric plant technicians make in Colorado?
The median is $102,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,900 and the top 10% earn over $137,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for hydroelectric plant technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 49 (+1% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.