How much does a power plant operator make in Atlanta?
$119,400a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $57.39 an hour or $9,948 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.39
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,770Median: $119,400Highest 10%: $127,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,770 | $36.91 | |
| 25th | $102,900 | $49.47 | |
| Median | $119,400 | $57.39 | |
| 75th | $121,700 | $58.50 | |
| 90th | $127,900 | $61.48 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for power plant operators.
| Chattanooga, TN | $115,900 |
| Augusta, GA | $113,500 |
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How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $57.39 ($119,400 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $119,400 against $102,000 nationally, 17% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $107,600, so Atlanta pays 11% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for power plant operator pay?
17 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.