How much does a power plant operator make in Nevada?
$131,400a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Nevada. That is $63.17 an hour or $10,950 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.17
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,760Median: $131,400Highest 10%: $141,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,760 | $34.50 | |
| 25th | $94,270 | $45.32 | |
| Median | $131,400 | $63.17 | |
| 75th | $133,400 | $64.12 | |
| 90th | $141,600 | $68.08 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Vegas, NV | $133,100 |
| Reno, NV | $129,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 1. Washington | $131,600 |
| 2. Nevada | $131,400 |
| 3. New Jersey | $131,400 |
| 4. Idaho | $124,400 |
| 5. North Dakota | $122,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $63.17 ($131,400 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Nevada than the national average?
Yes: $131,400 against $102,000 nationally, 29% more.
Where does Nevada rank for power plant operator pay?
Nevada ranks 2 of 49 states.
Which city in Nevada pays power plant operators the most?
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, with a median of $133,100 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.