How much does a power plant operator make in Delaware?
$103,000a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Delaware. That is $49.52 an hour or $8,584 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.52
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,750Median: $103,000Highest 10%: $128,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,750 | $41.23 | |
| 25th | $100,600 | $48.37 | |
| Median | $103,000 | $49.52 | |
| 75th | $124,200 | $59.70 | |
| 90th | $128,300 | $61.70 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $101,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 19. California | $105,200 |
| 20. Illinois | $104,400 |
| 21. Ohio | $104,200 |
| 22. Delaware | $103,000 |
| 23. Colorado | $102,800 |
| 24. Texas | $102,500 |
| 25. Mississippi | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $49.52 ($103,000 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $103,000 against $102,000 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Delaware rank for power plant operator pay?
Delaware ranks 22 of 49 states.
Which city in Delaware pays power plant operators the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $101,400 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.