How much does a power plant operator make in Washington?
$92,320a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $44.38 an hour or $7,693 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.38
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 85 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,260Median: $92,320Highest 10%: $131,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,260 | $28.49 | |
| 25th | $79,210 | $38.08 | |
| Median | $92,320 | $44.38 | |
| 75th | $102,200 | $49.13 | |
| 90th | $131,300 | $63.10 |
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How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $44.38 ($92,320 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $92,320 against $102,000 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Washington rank for power plant operator pay?
85 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,300 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.