Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers

Occupation

$103,600
National Median Salary
$49.81
Median Hourly Wage
45,630
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$62,690
$81,760
$103,600
$120,990
$135,500

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+42.1%
10 Year Change
$72,910
2014 Median
$103,600
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.

Top Paying Industries for Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers

Industry Annual Median Employment
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance $128,340 —
Nuclear Electric Power Generation $122,240 4,600
Natural Gas Distribution $121,880 1,060
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) $117,120 1,900
Repair and Maintenance $115,290 —

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Detailed Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers Occupations

These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:

Occupation Annual Median
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators $122,610
Power Distributors and Dispatchers $107,240
Power Plant Operators $99,670

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Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance Nuclear Electric Power Generation Natural Gas Distribution Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) Repair and Maintenance Scientific Research and Development Services Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences Management of Companies and Enterprises Utilities Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)