Power Plant Operators Salary in Oregon
Power Plant Operators in Oregon earn a median of $109,830 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $109,830
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range in Oregon
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,740; the top 10% earn over $145,110. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
States ranked near Oregon
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- Biomass Plant Technicians$109,830 median in Oregon (broader BLS group)
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- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$57,290 median in Oregon
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$109,830 median in Oregon (broader BLS group)
- Geothermal Technicians$52,230 median in Oregon (broader BLS group)
Power Plant Operators pay in Oregon
How much do power plant operators make in Oregon?
The median is $109,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,740 and the top 10% earn over $145,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oregon a good state for power plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 49 (+8% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.