Power Plant Operators Salary in Georgia
Power Plant Operators in Georgia earn a median of $107,580 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $107,580
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range in Georgia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,660; the top 10% earn over $124,670. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
States ranked near Georgia
Similar jobs in Georgia
- Biomass Plant Technicians$107,580 median in Georgia (broader BLS group)
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$70,640 median in Georgia
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$57,180 median in Georgia
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,850 median in Georgia
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$107,580 median in Georgia (broader BLS group)
- Geothermal Technicians$48,490 median in Georgia (broader BLS group)
Power Plant Operators pay in Georgia
How much do power plant operators make in Georgia?
The median is $107,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,660 and the top 10% earn over $124,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Georgia a good state for power plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 49 (+5% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.