How much does a power plant operator make in Illinois?
$104,400a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Illinois. That is $50.21 an hour or $8,703 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.21
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,330Median: $104,400Highest 10%: $128,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,330 | $37.18 | |
| 25th | $93,150 | $44.78 | |
| Median | $104,400 | $50.21 | |
| 75th | $120,400 | $57.88 | |
| 90th | $128,000 | $61.56 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $123,500 |
| Springfield, IL | $102,100 |
| St. Louis, MO | $101,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 17. Michigan | $105,800 |
| 18. New Mexico | $105,500 |
| 19. California | $105,200 |
| 20. Illinois | $104,400 |
| 21. Ohio | $104,200 |
| 22. Delaware | $103,000 |
| 23. Colorado | $102,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $50.21 ($104,400 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $104,400 against $102,000 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Illinois rank for power plant operator pay?
Illinois ranks 20 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays power plant operators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $123,500 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.