How much does a power plant operator make in Columbus?
$110,000a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $52.90 an hour or $9,169 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.90
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,660Median: $110,000Highest 10%: $120,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,660 | $36.38 | |
| 25th | $78,200 | $37.60 | |
| Median | $110,000 | $52.90 | |
| 75th | $111,700 | $53.71 | |
| 90th | $120,300 | $57.82 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for power plant operators.
| Cincinnati, OH | $109,800 |
| Toledo, OH | $107,400 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $52.90 ($110,000 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $110,000 against $102,000 nationally, 8% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $104,200, so Columbus pays 6% more.
Where does Columbus rank for power plant operator pay?
27 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $120,300 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.