Power Plant Operators Salary in Maryland
Power Plant Operators in Maryland earn a median of $111,260 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $111,260
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $85,120; the top 10% earn over $122,030. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
States ranked near Maryland
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- Biomass Plant Technicians$111,260 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
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- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$78,580 median in Maryland
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,530 median in Maryland
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$111,260 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Geothermal Technicians$49,950 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
Power Plant Operators pay in Maryland
How much do power plant operators make in Maryland?
The median is $111,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $85,120 and the top 10% earn over $122,030. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for power plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 49 (+9% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.