How much does a power plant operator make in Providence?
$97,320a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $46.79 an hour or $8,110 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.79
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 75 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,260Median: $97,320Highest 10%: $126,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,260 | $31.38 | |
| 25th | $76,500 | $36.78 | |
| Median | $97,320 | $46.79 | |
| 75th | $115,100 | $55.32 | |
| 90th | $126,500 | $60.80 |
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How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $46.79 ($97,320 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $97,320 against $102,000 nationally, 5% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $98,050, so Providence pays 1% less.
Where does Providence rank for power plant operator pay?
75 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $126,500 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.