Power Plant Operators Salary in Mississippi
Power Plant Operators in Mississippi earn a median of $102,400 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $102,400
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,770; the top 10% earn over $125,690. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
States ranked near Mississippi
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- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42,660 median in Mississippi
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$102,400 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
Power Plant Operators pay in Mississippi
How much do power plant operators make in Mississippi?
The median is $102,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,770 and the top 10% earn over $125,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for power plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 49 (0% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.