Hydroelectric Plant Technicians Salary in Vermont
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians in Vermont earn a median of $78,240 a year, −23% 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
- $78,240
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range in Vermont
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,110; the top 10% earn over $127,790. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
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- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64,020 median in Vermont
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,180 median in Vermont
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians pay in Vermont
How much do hydroelectric plant technicians make in Vermont?
The median is $78,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,110 and the top 10% earn over $127,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Vermont a good state for hydroelectric plant technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 49 (−23% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.