Power Plant Operators Salary in Maine
Power Plant Operators in Maine earn a median of $81,060 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,060
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range in Maine
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,220; the top 10% earn over $106,910. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
States ranked near Maine
Similar jobs in Maine
- Biomass Plant Technicians$81,060 median in Maine (broader BLS group)
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$62,910 median in Maine
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$65,150 median in Maine
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,230 median in Maine
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$81,060 median in Maine (broader BLS group)
- Geothermal Technicians$61,380 median in Maine (broader BLS group)
Power Plant Operators pay in Maine
How much do power plant operators make in Maine?
The median is $81,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,220 and the top 10% earn over $106,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maine a good state for power plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 49 (−21% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.