How much does a power plant operator make in Cincinnati?
$109,800a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $52.80 an hour or $9,152 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.80
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,970Median: $109,800Highest 10%: $122,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,970 | $33.16 | |
| 25th | $77,350 | $37.19 | |
| Median | $109,800 | $52.80 | |
| 75th | $110,300 | $53.02 | |
| 90th | $122,100 | $58.71 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for power plant operators.
| Columbus, OH | $110,000 |
| Toledo, OH | $107,400 |
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Salaries for every job in Cincinnati, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $52.80 ($109,800 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
Yes: $109,800 against $102,000 nationally, 8% more.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $104,200, so Cincinnati pays 5% more.
Where does Cincinnati rank for power plant operator pay?
28 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,100 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.