How much does a power plant operator make in New York?
$107,000a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in New York. That is $51.44 an hour or $8,916 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.44
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,580Median: $107,000Highest 10%: $142,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,580 | $31.05 | |
| 25th | $83,060 | $39.93 | |
| Median | $107,000 | $51.44 | |
| 75th | $133,600 | $64.24 | |
| 90th | $142,300 | $68.42 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $131,800 |
| Albany, NY | $103,300 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $99,020 |
| Syracuse, NY | $97,300 |
| Buffalo, NY | $86,280 |
| Rochester, NY | $80,820 |
| Watertown, NY | $75,140 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $64,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 12. Utah | $107,100 |
| 13. Alabama | $107,100 |
| 14. Indiana | $107,000 |
| 15. New York | $107,000 |
| 16. Montana | $106,000 |
| 17. Michigan | $105,800 |
| 18. New Mexico | $105,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $51.44 ($107,000 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $107,000 against $102,000 nationally, 5% more.
Where does New York rank for power plant operator pay?
New York ranks 15 of 49 states.
Which city in New York pays power plant operators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $131,800 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.