Power Plant Operators Salary in Minnesota
Power Plant Operators in Minnesota earn a median of $94,390 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $94,390
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 970
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,540; the top 10% earn over $125,900. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
States ranked near Minnesota
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Power Plant Operators pay in Minnesota
How much do power plant operators make in Minnesota?
The median is $94,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,540 and the top 10% earn over $125,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for power plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 49 (−7% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.