How much does a power plant operator make in Syracuse?
$97,300a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $46.78 an hour or $8,108 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.78
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 76 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,840Median: $97,300Highest 10%: $131,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,840 | $30.21 | |
| 25th | $66,560 | $32.00 | |
| Median | $97,300 | $46.78 | |
| 75th | $120,000 | $57.71 | |
| 90th | $131,000 | $63.00 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for power plant operators.
| New York, NY | $131,800 |
| Albany, NY | $103,300 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $99,020 |
| Buffalo, NY | $86,280 |
| Watertown, NY | $75,140 |
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Salaries for every job in Syracuse, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $46.78 ($97,300 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Syracuse than the national average?
No: $97,300 against $102,000 nationally, 5% less.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $107,000, so Syracuse pays 9% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for power plant operator pay?
76 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,000 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.