Power Plant Operators Salary in Wisconsin
Power Plant Operators in Wisconsin earn a median of $66,080 a year, −35% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −35% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 49 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,960; the top 10% earn over $118,270. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
States ranked near Wisconsin
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- Geothermal Technicians$49,100 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
Power Plant Operators pay in Wisconsin
How much do power plant operators make in Wisconsin?
The median is $66,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,960 and the top 10% earn over $118,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for power plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 49 of 49 (−35% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.