How much does a power plant operator make in Vermont?
$78,240a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Vermont. That is $37.62 an hour or $6,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.62
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,110Median: $78,240Highest 10%: $127,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,110 | $23.61 | |
| 25th | $58,140 | $27.95 | |
| Median | $78,240 | $37.62 | |
| 75th | $105,800 | $50.87 | |
| 90th | $127,800 | $61.44 |
Cities in Vermont
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Burlington, VT | $97,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 44. Maine | $81,060 |
| 45. Kansas | $79,980 |
| 46. South Carolina | $79,900 |
| 47. Vermont | $78,240 |
| 48. Virginia | $73,640 |
| 49. Wisconsin | $66,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Vermont?
The median hourly pay in Vermont is $37.62 ($78,240 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Vermont than the national average?
No: $78,240 against $102,000 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Vermont rank for power plant operator pay?
Vermont ranks 47 of 49 states.
Which city in Vermont pays power plant operators the most?
Burlington-South Burlington, VT, with a median of $97,800 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.