How much does a power plant operator make in Maryland?
$111,300a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Maryland. That is $53.49 an hour or $9,272 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.49
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,120Median: $111,300Highest 10%: $122,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,120 | $40.92 | |
| 25th | $101,300 | $48.68 | |
| Median | $111,300 | $53.49 | |
| 75th | $111,300 | $53.49 | |
| 90th | $122,000 | $58.67 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baltimore, MD | $111,300 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $101,400 |
| Washington, DC | $92,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 5. North Dakota | $122,200 |
| 6. Hawaii | $121,700 |
| 7. Tennessee | $115,900 |
| 8. Maryland | $111,300 |
| 9. Oregon | $109,800 |
| 10. North Carolina | $108,300 |
| 11. Georgia | $107,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $53.49 ($111,300 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $111,300 against $102,000 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Maryland rank for power plant operator pay?
Maryland ranks 8 of 49 states.
Which city in Maryland pays power plant operators the most?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, with a median of $111,300 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.