How much does a power plant operator make in Milwaukee?
$75,300a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $36.20 an hour or $6,275 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.20
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among cities
- 100 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,420Median: $75,300Highest 10%: $120,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,420 | $24.24 | |
| 25th | $57,980 | $27.88 | |
| Median | $75,300 | $36.20 | |
| 75th | $115,900 | $55.70 | |
| 90th | $120,700 | $58.04 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for power plant operators.
| Minneapolis, MN | $99,000 |
| Duluth, MN | $94,390 |
| Madison, WI | $73,300 |
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Salaries for every job in Milwaukee, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $36.20 ($75,300 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $75,300 against $102,000 nationally, 26% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $66,080, so Milwaukee pays 14% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for power plant operator pay?
100 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $120,700 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.