Power Plant Operators Salary in Hawaii
Power Plant Operators in Hawaii earn a median of $121,700 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $121,700
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range in Hawaii
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $103,430; the top 10% earn over $134,770. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
States ranked near Hawaii
Similar jobs in Hawaii
- Biomass Plant Technicians$121,700 median in Hawaii (broader BLS group)
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$103,400 median in Hawaii
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$94,900 median in Hawaii
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$121,700 median in Hawaii (broader BLS group)
- Geothermal Technicians$74,260 median in Hawaii (broader BLS group)
Power Plant Operators pay in Hawaii
How much do power plant operators make in Hawaii?
The median is $121,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $103,430 and the top 10% earn over $134,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Hawaii a good state for power plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 49 (+19% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.