Power Plant Operators Salary in Vermont
Power Plant Operators in Vermont earn a median of $78,240 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,240
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range in Vermont
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,110; the top 10% earn over $127,790. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
States ranked near Vermont
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- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$78,240 median in Vermont (broader BLS group)
- Geothermal Technicians$51,030 median in Vermont (broader BLS group)
Power Plant Operators pay in Vermont
How much do power plant operators make in Vermont?
The median is $78,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,110 and the top 10% earn over $127,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Vermont a good state for power plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 49 (−23% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.