How much does a power plant operator make in Maine?
$81,060a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Maine. That is $38.97 an hour or $6,755 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.97
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,220Median: $81,060Highest 10%: $106,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,220 | $29.43 | |
| 25th | $73,060 | $35.13 | |
| Median | $81,060 | $38.97 | |
| 75th | $93,700 | $45.05 | |
| 90th | $106,900 | $51.40 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $88,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 41. Oklahoma | $88,590 |
| 42. Arizona | $84,970 |
| 43. New Hampshire | $81,070 |
| 44. Maine | $81,060 |
| 45. Kansas | $79,980 |
| 46. South Carolina | $79,900 |
| 47. Vermont | $78,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $38.97 ($81,060 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $81,060 against $102,000 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Maine rank for power plant operator pay?
Maine ranks 44 of 49 states.
Which city in Maine pays power plant operators the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $88,520 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.