How much does a power plant operator make in Mississippi?
$102,400a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Mississippi. That is $49.23 an hour or $8,533 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.23
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,770Median: $102,400Highest 10%: $125,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,770 | $31.62 | |
| 25th | $83,890 | $40.33 | |
| Median | $102,400 | $49.23 | |
| 75th | $107,300 | $51.60 | |
| 90th | $125,700 | $60.43 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $119,100 |
| Gulfport, MS | $104,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 22. Delaware | $103,000 |
| 23. Colorado | $102,800 |
| 24. Texas | $102,500 |
| 25. Mississippi | $102,400 |
| 26. Missouri | $101,900 |
| 27. Louisiana | $101,200 |
| 28. Iowa | $100,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $49.23 ($102,400 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Mississippi than the national average?
Yes: $102,400 against $102,000 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Mississippi rank for power plant operator pay?
Mississippi ranks 25 of 49 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays power plant operators the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $119,100 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.