How much does a power plant operator make in Wisconsin?
$66,080a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Wisconsin. That is $31.77 an hour or $5,507 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.77
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,960Median: $66,080Highest 10%: $118,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,960 | $26.42 | |
| 25th | $59,240 | $28.48 | |
| Median | $66,080 | $31.77 | |
| 75th | $90,820 | $43.66 | |
| 90th | $118,300 | $56.86 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $99,000 |
| Duluth, MN | $94,390 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $75,300 |
| Madison, WI | $73,300 |
| Green Bay, WI | $66,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 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 Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $31.77 ($66,080 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $66,080 against $102,000 nationally, 35% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for power plant operator pay?
Wisconsin ranks 49 of 49 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays power plant operators the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $99,000 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.