How much does a power plant operator make in Oregon?
$109,800a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Oregon. That is $52.80 an hour or $9,153 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.80
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,740Median: $109,800Highest 10%: $145,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,740 | $36.89 | |
| 25th | $99,070 | $47.63 | |
| Median | $109,800 | $52.80 | |
| 75th | $129,800 | $62.40 | |
| 90th | $145,100 | $69.76 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $137,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 6. Hawaii | $121,700 |
| 7. Tennessee | $115,900 |
| 8. Maryland | $111,300 |
| 9. Oregon | $109,800 |
| 10. North Carolina | $108,300 |
| 11. Georgia | $107,600 |
| 12. Utah | $107,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $52.80 ($109,800 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $109,800 against $102,000 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Oregon rank for power plant operator pay?
Oregon ranks 9 of 49 states.
Which city in Oregon pays power plant operators the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $137,000 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.