How much does a power plant operator make in Buffalo?
$86,280a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $41.48 an hour or $7,190 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.48
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,250Median: $86,280Highest 10%: $127,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,250 | $32.33 | |
| 25th | $74,950 | $36.03 | |
| Median | $86,280 | $41.48 | |
| 75th | $127,000 | $61.08 | |
| 90th | $127,000 | $61.08 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for power plant operators.
| New York, NY | $131,800 |
| Albany, NY | $103,300 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $99,020 |
| Syracuse, NY | $97,300 |
| Watertown, NY | $75,140 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $41.48 ($86,280 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $86,280 against $102,000 nationally, 15% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $107,000, so Buffalo pays 19% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for power plant operator pay?
89 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,000 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.