How much does a power plant operator make in Madison?
$73,300a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $35.24 an hour or $6,108 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.24
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among cities
- 102 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,240Median: $73,300Highest 10%: $123,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,240 | $28.48 | |
| 25th | $62,410 | $30.00 | |
| Median | $73,300 | $35.24 | |
| 75th | $106,500 | $51.21 | |
| 90th | $123,900 | $59.58 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for power plant operators.
| Minneapolis, MN | $99,000 |
| Duluth, MN | $94,390 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $75,300 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Madison, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $35.24 ($73,300 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $73,300 against $102,000 nationally, 28% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $66,080, so Madison pays 11% more.
Where does Madison rank for power plant operator pay?
102 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,900 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.