Power Plant Operators Salary in Michigan
Power Plant Operators in Michigan earn a median of $105,820 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $105,820
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,220
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,520; the top 10% earn over $131,250. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
States ranked near Michigan
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- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$82,800 median in Michigan
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$84,030 median in Michigan
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,460 median in Michigan
Power Plant Operators pay in Michigan
How much do power plant operators make in Michigan?
The median is $105,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,520 and the top 10% earn over $131,250. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for power plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 49 (+4% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.