How much does a power plant operator make in Las Vegas?
$133,100a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area. That is $64.01 an hour or $11,100 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.01
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $102,500Median: $133,100Highest 10%: $141,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,500 | $49.29 | |
| 25th | $112,700 | $54.18 | |
| Median | $133,100 | $64.01 | |
| 75th | $133,400 | $64.12 | |
| 90th | $141,000 | $67.77 |
Other cities in Nevada
Median yearly pay for power plant operators.
| Reno, NV | $129,000 |
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Salaries for every job in Las Vegas, NVFrequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Las Vegas?
The median hourly pay in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area is $64.01 ($133,100 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Las Vegas than the national average?
Yes: $133,100 against $102,000 nationally, 30% more.
How does Las Vegas compare with the rest of Nevada?
The median in Nevada is $131,400, so Las Vegas pays 1% more.
Where does Las Vegas rank for power plant operator pay?
6 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Las Vegas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $102,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $141,000 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.