How much does a power plant operator make in Louisiana?
$101,200a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Louisiana. That is $48.64 an hour or $8,431 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.64
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,410Median: $101,200Highest 10%: $123,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,410 | $30.00 | |
| 25th | $85,610 | $41.16 | |
| Median | $101,200 | $48.64 | |
| 75th | $112,800 | $54.25 | |
| 90th | $123,900 | $59.57 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $104,400 |
| Alexandria, LA | $102,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 24. Texas | $102,500 |
| 25. Mississippi | $102,400 |
| 26. Missouri | $101,900 |
| 27. Louisiana | $101,200 |
| 28. Iowa | $100,500 |
| 29. Massachusetts | $100,100 |
| 30. Wyoming | $99,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $48.64 ($101,200 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $101,200 against $102,000 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for power plant operator pay?
Louisiana ranks 27 of 49 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays power plant operators the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $104,400 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.