Hydroelectric Plant Technicians Salary in Nevada
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians in Nevada earn a median of $131,400 a year, +29% 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
- $131,400
- vs. U.S. median
- +29% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,760; the top 10% earn over $141,600. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
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Hydroelectric Plant Technicians pay in Nevada
How much do hydroelectric plant technicians make in Nevada?
The median is $131,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,760 and the top 10% earn over $141,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for hydroelectric plant technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 49 (+29% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.