Power Plant Operators Salary in Pennsylvania
Power Plant Operators in Pennsylvania earn a median of $95,800 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $95,800
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,010
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,010; the top 10% earn over $128,180. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
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Power Plant Operators pay in Pennsylvania
How much do power plant operators make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $95,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,010 and the top 10% earn over $128,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for power plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 49 (−6% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.