How much does a power plant operator make in Denver?
$102,800a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $49.41 an hour or $8,565 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.41
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,270Median: $102,800Highest 10%: $137,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,270 | $38.59 | |
| 25th | $94,940 | $45.64 | |
| Median | $102,800 | $49.41 | |
| 75th | $134,700 | $64.75 | |
| 90th | $137,800 | $66.26 |
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Salaries for every job in Denver, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $49.41 ($102,800 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $102,800 against $102,000 nationally, 1% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $102,800, so Denver pays 0% more.
Where does Denver rank for power plant operator pay?
52 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $137,800 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.