How much does a power plant operator make in Hawaii?
$121,700a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Hawaii. That is $58.51 an hour or $10,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.51
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $103,400Median: $121,700Highest 10%: $134,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $103,400 | $49.73 | |
| 25th | $113,900 | $54.75 | |
| Median | $121,700 | $58.51 | |
| 75th | $122,900 | $59.09 | |
| 90th | $134,800 | $64.79 |
Cities in Hawaii
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Honolulu, HI | $122,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 3. New Jersey | $131,400 |
| 4. Idaho | $124,400 |
| 5. North Dakota | $122,200 |
| 6. Hawaii | $121,700 |
| 7. Tennessee | $115,900 |
| 8. Maryland | $111,300 |
| 9. Oregon | $109,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Hawaii?
The median hourly pay in Hawaii is $58.51 ($121,700 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Hawaii than the national average?
Yes: $121,700 against $102,000 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Hawaii rank for power plant operator pay?
Hawaii ranks 6 of 49 states.
Which city in Hawaii pays power plant operators the most?
Urban Honolulu, HI, with a median of $122,000 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.