Power Plant Operators Salary in Massachusetts
Power Plant Operators in Massachusetts earn a median of $100,140 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,140
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 880
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,150; the top 10% earn over $130,850. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
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Power Plant Operators pay in Massachusetts
How much do power plant operators make in Massachusetts?
The median is $100,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,150 and the top 10% earn over $130,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for power plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 49 (−2% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.