Hydroelectric Plant Technicians Salary in Rhode Island
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians in Rhode Island earn a median of $98,050 a year, −4% 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
- $98,050
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,570; the top 10% earn over $134,120. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
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Hydroelectric Plant Technicians pay in Rhode Island
How much do hydroelectric plant technicians make in Rhode Island?
The median is $98,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,570 and the top 10% earn over $134,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for hydroelectric plant technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 49 (−4% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.