How much does a power plant operator make in Pennsylvania?
$95,800a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Pennsylvania. That is $46.06 an hour or $7,983 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.06
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,010Median: $95,800Highest 10%: $128,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,010 | $30.77 | |
| 25th | $81,390 | $39.13 | |
| Median | $95,800 | $46.06 | |
| 75th | $112,200 | $53.96 | |
| 90th | $128,200 | $61.63 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $101,400 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $93,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 33. Arkansas | $97,760 |
| 34. Connecticut | $97,460 |
| 35. West Virginia | $97,210 |
| 36. Pennsylvania | $95,800 |
| 37. Minnesota | $94,390 |
| 38. Florida | $94,290 |
| 39. Kentucky | $93,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $46.06 ($95,800 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $95,800 against $102,000 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for power plant operator pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 36 of 49 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays power plant operators the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $101,400 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.