How much does a power plant operator make in Colorado?
$102,800a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Colorado. That is $49.41 an hour or $8,565 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.41
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,900Median: $102,800Highest 10%: $137,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,900 | $36.97 | |
| 25th | $90,210 | $43.37 | |
| Median | $102,800 | $49.41 | |
| 75th | $133,000 | $63.95 | |
| 90th | $137,700 | $66.21 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $102,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 20. Illinois | $104,400 |
| 21. Ohio | $104,200 |
| 22. Delaware | $103,000 |
| 23. Colorado | $102,800 |
| 24. Texas | $102,500 |
| 25. Mississippi | $102,400 |
| 26. Missouri | $101,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $49.41 ($102,800 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $102,800 against $102,000 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Colorado rank for power plant operator pay?
Colorado ranks 23 of 49 states.
Which city in Colorado pays power plant operators the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $102,800 a year.
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.