How much does a power plant operator make in Omaha?
$106,500a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $51.21 an hour or $8,877 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.21
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $97,160Median: $106,500Highest 10%: $125,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $97,160 | $46.71 | |
| 25th | $97,160 | $46.71 | |
| Median | $106,500 | $51.21 | |
| 75th | $106,500 | $51.21 | |
| 90th | $125,600 | $60.37 |
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| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in Omaha, NEFrequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Omaha?
The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $51.21 ($106,500 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Omaha than the national average?
Yes: $106,500 against $102,000 nationally, 4% more.
How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $98,210, so Omaha pays 8% more.
Where does Omaha rank for power plant operator pay?
37 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% make $97,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,600 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.