How much does a power plant operator make in Massachusetts?
$100,100a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Massachusetts. That is $48.14 an hour or $8,345 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.14
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,150Median: $100,100Highest 10%: $130,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,150 | $32.76 | |
| 25th | $79,690 | $38.31 | |
| Median | $100,100 | $48.14 | |
| 75th | $121,600 | $58.45 | |
| 90th | $130,900 | $62.91 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $103,900 |
| Worcester, MA | $101,400 |
| Providence, RI | $97,320 |
| Springfield, MA | $94,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 26. Missouri | $101,900 |
| 27. Louisiana | $101,200 |
| 28. Iowa | $100,500 |
| 29. Massachusetts | $100,100 |
| 30. Wyoming | $99,200 |
| 31. Nebraska | $98,210 |
| 32. Rhode Island | $98,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $48.14 ($100,100 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
No: $100,100 against $102,000 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Massachusetts rank for power plant operator pay?
Massachusetts ranks 29 of 49 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays power plant operators the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $103,900 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.