How much does a power plant operator make in Portland?
$137,000a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $65.88 an hour or $11,420 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.88
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 113
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $103,200Median: $137,000Highest 10%: $153,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $103,200 | $49.59 | |
| 25th | $109,800 | $52.79 | |
| Median | $137,000 | $65.88 | |
| 75th | $143,200 | $68.83 | |
| 90th | $153,800 | $73.94 |
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How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $65.88 ($137,000 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $137,000 against $102,000 nationally, 34% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $109,800, so Portland pays 25% more.
Where does Portland rank for power plant operator pay?
3 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $103,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $153,800 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.