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How much does a power plant operator make in Burlington?

$97,800a year

Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area. That is $47.02 an hour or $8,150 a month.

Hourly
$47.02
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
72 of 113
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,020Median: $97,800Highest 10%: $133,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,020$23.57
25th$78,240$37.62
Median$97,800$47.02
75th$120,800$58.08
90th$133,500$64.18

Other cities in Vermont

Median yearly pay for power plant operators.

No other city in the state with data.
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Welder$63,460
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Burlington?

The median hourly pay in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area is $47.02 ($97,800 a year).

Do power plant operators make more in Burlington than the national average?

No: $97,800 against $102,000 nationally, 4% less.

How does Burlington compare with the rest of Vermont?

The median in Vermont is $78,240, so Burlington pays 25% more.

Where does Burlington rank for power plant operator pay?

72 of 113 metro areas with data.

How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Burlington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,500 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.