Hydroelectric Plant Technicians Salary in Illinois
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians in Illinois earn a median of $104,440 a year, +2% 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
- $104,440
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,160
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,330; the top 10% earn over $128,040. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
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Hydroelectric Plant Technicians pay in Illinois
How much do hydroelectric plant technicians make in Illinois?
The median is $104,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,330 and the top 10% earn over $128,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for hydroelectric plant technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 49 (+2% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.