How much does a power plant operator make in Utah?
$107,100a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Utah. That is $51.50 an hour or $8,927 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.50
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,440Median: $107,100Highest 10%: $126,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,440 | $37.23 | |
| 25th | $91,620 | $44.05 | |
| Median | $107,100 | $51.50 | |
| 75th | $119,800 | $57.58 | |
| 90th | $126,200 | $60.67 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $126,200 |
| Provo, UT | $117,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 9. Oregon | $109,800 |
| 10. North Carolina | $108,300 |
| 11. Georgia | $107,600 |
| 12. Utah | $107,100 |
| 13. Alabama | $107,100 |
| 14. Indiana | $107,000 |
| 15. New York | $107,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $51.50 ($107,100 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Utah than the national average?
Yes: $107,100 against $102,000 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Utah rank for power plant operator pay?
Utah ranks 12 of 49 states.
Which city in Utah pays power plant operators the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $126,200 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.