Best Paying Industries for Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers
$103,600
National Median Salary
46
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | $128,340 | +23.9% | — |
| 2 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $122,240 | +18.0% | 4,600 |
| 3 | Natural Gas Distribution | $121,880 | +17.6% | 1,060 |
| 4 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $117,120 | +13.1% | 1,900 |
| 5 | Repair and Maintenance | $115,290 | +11.3% | — |
| 6 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $113,130 | +9.2% | — |
| 7 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $113,130 | +9.2% | — |
| 8 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $108,200 | +4.4% | 1,450 |
| 9 | Utilities | $105,020 | +1.4% | 32,290 |
| 10 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $104,930 | +1.3% | 31,040 |
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