How much does a power plant operator make in Georgia?
$107,600a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Georgia. That is $51.72 an hour or $8,965 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.72
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,660Median: $107,600Highest 10%: $124,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,660 | $28.20 | |
| 25th | $75,420 | $36.26 | |
| Median | $107,600 | $51.72 | |
| 75th | $119,400 | $57.39 | |
| 90th | $124,700 | $59.94 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $119,400 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $115,900 |
| Augusta, GA | $113,500 |
| Savannah, GA | $59,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 8. Maryland | $111,300 |
| 9. Oregon | $109,800 |
| 10. North Carolina | $108,300 |
| 11. Georgia | $107,600 |
| 12. Utah | $107,100 |
| 13. Alabama | $107,100 |
| 14. Indiana | $107,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $51.72 ($107,600 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Georgia than the national average?
Yes: $107,600 against $102,000 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Georgia rank for power plant operator pay?
Georgia ranks 11 of 49 states.
Which city in Georgia pays power plant operators the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $119,400 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.