How much does a power plant operator make in Indianapolis?
$109,100a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $52.45 an hour or $9,091 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.45
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,580Median: $109,100Highest 10%: $134,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,580 | $33.45 | |
| 25th | $99,750 | $47.96 | |
| Median | $109,100 | $52.45 | |
| 75th | $113,500 | $54.58 | |
| 90th | $134,500 | $64.66 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for power plant operators.
| Chicago, IL | $123,500 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $109,800 |
| Louisville, KY | $104,100 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $103,000 |
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How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $52.45 ($109,100 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
Yes: $109,100 against $102,000 nationally, 7% more.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $107,000, so Indianapolis pays 2% more.
Where does Indianapolis rank for power plant operator pay?
29 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $69,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,500 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.