How much does a power plant operator make in Seattle?
$125,000a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $60.07 an hour or $10,410 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.07
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,270Median: $125,000Highest 10%: $182,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,270 | $38.59 | |
| 25th | $102,000 | $49.06 | |
| Median | $125,000 | $60.07 | |
| 75th | $171,400 | $82.38 | |
| 90th | $182,400 | $87.70 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for power plant operators.
| Wenatchee, WA | $145,500 |
| Portland, OR | $137,000 |
| Longview, WA | $94,660 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $160,600 |
| Layout Worker | $123,100 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $116,900 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $112,300 |
| Aircraft Structure | $110,500 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $109,600 |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setter | $105,400 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assembler | $102,500 |
| Tool Grinder | $102,400 |
| Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender | $100,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $60.07 ($125,000 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $125,000 against $102,000 nationally, 22% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $131,600, so Seattle pays 5% less.
Where does Seattle rank for power plant operator pay?
12 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $182,400 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.