How much does a power plant operator make in Washington?
$131,600a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Washington. That is $63.28 an hour or $10,970 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.28
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,390Median: $131,600Highest 10%: $168,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,390 | $41.05 | |
| 25th | $102,400 | $49.25 | |
| Median | $131,600 | $63.28 | |
| 75th | $152,100 | $73.13 | |
| 90th | $168,600 | $81.06 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Wenatchee, WA | $145,500 |
| Portland, OR | $137,000 |
| Seattle, WA | $125,000 |
| Spokane, WA | $97,640 |
| Longview, WA | $94,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 1. Washington | $131,600 |
| 2. Nevada | $131,400 |
| 3. New Jersey | $131,400 |
| 4. Idaho | $124,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $63.28 ($131,600 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $131,600 against $102,000 nationally, 29% more.
Where does Washington rank for power plant operator pay?
Washington ranks 1 of 49 states.
Which city in Washington pays power plant operators the most?
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA, with a median of $145,500 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.