How much does a power plant operator make in Virginia?
$73,640a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Virginia. That is $35.40 an hour or $6,137 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.40
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,190Median: $73,640Highest 10%: $102,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,190 | $22.69 | |
| 25th | $59,260 | $28.49 | |
| Median | $73,640 | $35.40 | |
| 75th | $94,180 | $45.28 | |
| 90th | $102,800 | $49.41 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $92,320 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $66,500 |
| Richmond, VA | $63,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 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 Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $35.40 ($73,640 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $73,640 against $102,000 nationally, 28% less.
Where does Virginia rank for power plant operator pay?
Virginia ranks 48 of 49 states.
Which city in Virginia pays power plant operators the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $92,320 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.