Power Plant Operators Salary in Nebraska
Power Plant Operators in Nebraska earn a median of $98,210 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $98,210
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,850; the top 10% earn over $125,570. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
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Power Plant Operators pay in Nebraska
How much do power plant operators make in Nebraska?
The median is $98,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,850 and the top 10% earn over $125,570. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for power plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 49 (−4% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.