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How much does a power plant operator make in New Haven?

$123,800a year

Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the New Haven, CT metro area. That is $59.54 an hour or $10,320 a month.

Hourly
$59.54
Vs. national median
+21%
Rank among cities
13 of 113
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $90,880Median: $123,800Highest 10%: $133,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$90,880$43.69
25th$100,100$48.11
Median$123,800$59.54
75th$125,500$60.32
90th$133,400$64.13

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for power plant operators.

Hartford, CT$96,650
Bridgeport, CT$95,780
Power Plant Operator salary in Connecticut Power Plant Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in New Haven

Same field, median yearly pay.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$80,130
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$78,770
Tool and Die Maker$77,410
Rolling Machine Setter$63,210
Welder$61,630
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$60,340
Machinist$59,780
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$58,760
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$58,490
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$55,520
Salaries for every job in New Haven, CT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a power plant operator make an hour in New Haven?

The median hourly pay in the New Haven, CT metro area is $59.54 ($123,800 a year).

Do power plant operators make more in New Haven than the national average?

Yes: $123,800 against $102,000 nationally, 21% more.

How does New Haven compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $97,460, so New Haven pays 27% more.

Where does New Haven rank for power plant operator pay?

13 of 113 metro areas with data.

How much does a power plant operator make starting out in New Haven?

The lowest-paid 10% make $90,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,400 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.