Power Plant Operators Salary in Washington
Power Plant Operators in Washington earn a median of $131,620 a year, +29% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $131,620
- vs. U.S. median
- +29% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 430
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $85,390; the top 10% earn over $168,610. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$57,500 median in Washington
- Biomass Plant Technicians$131,620 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$91,530 median in Washington
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$103,620 median in Washington
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,300 median in Washington
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$131,620 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
Power Plant Operators pay in Washington
How much do power plant operators make in Washington?
The median is $131,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $85,390 and the top 10% earn over $168,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for power plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 49 (+29% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.