Hydroelectric Plant Technicians Salary in Virginia
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians in Virginia earn a median of $73,640 a year, −28% 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
- $73,640
- vs. U.S. median
- −28% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 48 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,190; the top 10% earn over $102,770. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
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Hydroelectric Plant Technicians pay in Virginia
How much do hydroelectric plant technicians make in Virginia?
The median is $73,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,190 and the top 10% earn over $102,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for hydroelectric plant technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 48 of 49 (−28% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.