Power Plant Operators Salary in Delaware
Power Plant Operators in Delaware earn a median of $103,010 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $103,010
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in Delaware
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $85,750; the top 10% earn over $128,330. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
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Power Plant Operators pay in Delaware
How much do power plant operators make in Delaware?
The median is $103,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $85,750 and the top 10% earn over $128,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Delaware a good state for power plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 49 (+1% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.