Power Plant Operators Salary in Missouri
Power Plant Operators in Missouri earn a median of $101,900 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $101,900
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,120; the top 10% earn over $128,430. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
States ranked near Missouri
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- Geothermal Technicians$52,000 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
Power Plant Operators pay in Missouri
How much do power plant operators make in Missouri?
The median is $101,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,120 and the top 10% earn over $128,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for power plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 49 (0% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.