Power Plant Operators Salary in Connecticut
Power Plant Operators in Connecticut earn a median of $97,460 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $97,460
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,110; the top 10% earn over $131,410. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
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Power Plant Operators pay in Connecticut
How much do power plant operators make in Connecticut?
The median is $97,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,110 and the top 10% earn over $131,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for power plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 49 (−4% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.