Power Plant Operators Salary in Idaho
Power Plant Operators in Idaho earn a median of $124,440 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $124,440
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,960; the top 10% earn over $137,670. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
States ranked near Idaho
Similar jobs in Idaho
- Biomass Plant Technicians$124,440 median in Idaho (broader BLS group)
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$64,460 median in Idaho
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,980 median in Idaho
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$124,440 median in Idaho (broader BLS group)
- Geothermal Technicians$51,680 median in Idaho (broader BLS group)
Power Plant Operators pay in Idaho
How much do power plant operators make in Idaho?
The median is $124,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,960 and the top 10% earn over $137,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for power plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 49 (+22% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.