Power Plant Operators Salary in Ohio
Power Plant Operators in Ohio earn a median of $104,160 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $104,160
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 730
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,180; the top 10% earn over $119,170. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
States ranked near Ohio
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Power Plant Operators pay in Ohio
How much do power plant operators make in Ohio?
The median is $104,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,180 and the top 10% earn over $119,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for power plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 49 (+2% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.