How much does a power plant operator make in Rhode Island?
$98,050a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Rhode Island. That is $47.14 an hour or $8,171 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.14
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,570Median: $98,050Highest 10%: $134,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,570 | $33.45 | |
| 25th | $86,150 | $41.42 | |
| Median | $98,050 | $47.14 | |
| 75th | $121,200 | $58.27 | |
| 90th | $134,100 | $64.48 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $97,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 29. Massachusetts | $100,100 |
| 30. Wyoming | $99,200 |
| 31. Nebraska | $98,210 |
| 32. Rhode Island | $98,050 |
| 33. Arkansas | $97,760 |
| 34. Connecticut | $97,460 |
| 35. West Virginia | $97,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $47.14 ($98,050 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $98,050 against $102,000 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for power plant operator pay?
Rhode Island ranks 32 of 49 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays power plant operators the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $97,320 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.