Hydroelectric Plant Technicians Salary in New York
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians in New York earn a median of $106,990 a year, +5% 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
- $106,990
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,960
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,580; the top 10% earn over $142,310. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
States ranked near New York
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Hydroelectric Plant Technicians pay in New York
How much do hydroelectric plant technicians make in New York?
The median is $106,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,580 and the top 10% earn over $142,310. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for hydroelectric plant technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 49 (+5% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.