Power Plant Operators Salary in Nevada
Power Plant Operators in Nevada earn a median of $131,400 a year, +29% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $131,400
- vs. U.S. median
- +29% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,760; the top 10% earn over $141,600. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
States ranked near Nevada
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- Biomass Plant Technicians$131,400 median in Nevada (broader BLS group)
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- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$62,420 median in Nevada
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,140 median in Nevada
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$131,400 median in Nevada (broader BLS group)
- Geothermal Technicians$50,190 median in Nevada (broader BLS group)
Power Plant Operators pay in Nevada
How much do power plant operators make in Nevada?
The median is $131,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,760 and the top 10% earn over $141,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for power plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 49 (+29% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.