How much does a power plant operator make in Minnesota?
$94,390a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Minnesota. That is $45.38 an hour or $7,866 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.38
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,540Median: $94,390Highest 10%: $125,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,540 | $34.88 | |
| 25th | $81,420 | $39.14 | |
| Median | $94,390 | $45.38 | |
| 75th | $99,120 | $47.65 | |
| 90th | $125,900 | $60.53 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $99,000 |
| Duluth, MN | $94,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 34. Connecticut | $97,460 |
| 35. West Virginia | $97,210 |
| 36. Pennsylvania | $95,800 |
| 37. Minnesota | $94,390 |
| 38. Florida | $94,290 |
| 39. Kentucky | $93,400 |
| 40. Alaska | $88,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $45.38 ($94,390 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $94,390 against $102,000 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for power plant operator pay?
Minnesota ranks 37 of 49 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays power plant operators the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $99,000 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.