How much does a power plant operator make in Ohio?
$104,200a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Ohio. That is $50.08 an hour or $8,680 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.08
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,180Median: $104,200Highest 10%: $119,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,180 | $33.26 | |
| 25th | $79,340 | $38.14 | |
| Median | $104,200 | $50.08 | |
| 75th | $110,000 | $52.90 | |
| 90th | $119,200 | $57.29 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, OH | $110,000 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $109,800 |
| Toledo, OH | $107,400 |
| Huntington, WV | $100,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 18. New Mexico | $105,500 |
| 19. California | $105,200 |
| 20. Illinois | $104,400 |
| 21. Ohio | $104,200 |
| 22. Delaware | $103,000 |
| 23. Colorado | $102,800 |
| 24. Texas | $102,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $50.08 ($104,200 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Ohio than the national average?
Yes: $104,200 against $102,000 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Ohio rank for power plant operator pay?
Ohio ranks 21 of 49 states.
Which city in Ohio pays power plant operators the most?
Columbus, OH, with a median of $110,000 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.