How much does a power plant operator make in Boise City?
$134,100a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Boise City, ID metro area. That is $64.45 an hour or $11,170 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.45
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,490Median: $134,100Highest 10%: $137,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,490 | $31.49 | |
| 25th | $68,960 | $33.15 | |
| Median | $134,100 | $64.45 | |
| 75th | $137,000 | $65.88 | |
| 90th | $137,100 | $65.93 |
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Salaries for every job in Boise City, IDFrequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Boise City?
The median hourly pay in the Boise City, ID metro area is $64.45 ($134,100 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Boise City than the national average?
Yes: $134,100 against $102,000 nationally, 31% more.
How does Boise City compare with the rest of Idaho?
The median in Idaho is $124,400, so Boise City pays 8% more.
Where does Boise City rank for power plant operator pay?
4 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Boise City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $137,100 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.