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How much does a power plant operator make in Hartford?

$96,650a year

Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area. That is $46.47 an hour or $8,054 a month.

Hourly
$46.47
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
77 of 113
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,400Median: $96,650Highest 10%: $130,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$82,400$39.62
25th$82,400$39.62
Median$96,650$46.47
75th$116,900$56.21
90th$130,100$62.53

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for power plant operators.

New Haven, CT$123,800
Bridgeport, CT$95,780
Power Plant Operator salary in Connecticut Power Plant Operator salary in all states

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Same field, median yearly pay.

Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$94,870
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$89,190
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$84,160
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$81,100
Tool and Die Maker$78,060
Aircraft Structure$75,200
Welder$75,040
Machinist$64,320
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$61,340
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$60,210
Salaries for every job in Hartford, CT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Hartford?

The median hourly pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area is $46.47 ($96,650 a year).

Do power plant operators make more in Hartford than the national average?

No: $96,650 against $102,000 nationally, 5% less.

How does Hartford compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $97,460, so Hartford pays 1% less.

Where does Hartford rank for power plant operator pay?

77 of 113 metro areas with data.

How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Hartford?

The lowest-paid 10% make $82,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,100 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.