How much does a power plant operator make in Portland?
$88,520a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $42.56 an hour or $7,377 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.56
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,170Median: $88,520Highest 10%: $97,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,170 | $31.33 | |
| 25th | $81,060 | $38.97 | |
| Median | $88,520 | $42.56 | |
| 75th | $93,700 | $45.05 | |
| 90th | $97,620 | $46.93 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for power plant operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $82,740 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $68,340 |
| Welder | $66,420 |
| Machinist | $65,200 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter | $64,760 |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | $64,020 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $63,810 |
| Molding | $62,690 |
| Textile | $61,070 |
| Inspector | $60,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $42.56 ($88,520 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $88,520 against $102,000 nationally, 13% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $81,060, so Portland pays 9% more.
Where does Portland rank for power plant operator pay?
88 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,620 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.