How much does a power plant operator make in Richmond?
$63,640a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $30.60 an hour or $5,303 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.60
- Vs. national median
- -38%
- Rank among cities
- 109 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,250Median: $63,640Highest 10%: $104,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,250 | $20.79 | |
| 25th | $50,480 | $24.27 | |
| Median | $63,640 | $30.60 | |
| 75th | $78,340 | $37.66 | |
| 90th | $104,700 | $50.36 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for power plant operators.
| Washington, DC | $92,320 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $66,500 |
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Salaries for every job in Richmond, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $30.60 ($63,640 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $63,640 against $102,000 nationally, 38% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $73,640, so Richmond pays 14% less.
Where does Richmond rank for power plant operator pay?
109 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,700 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.