Best Paying Industries for Power Plant Operators
$99,670
National Median Salary
42
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natural Gas Distribution | $139,200 | +39.7% | 520 |
| 2 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $108,040 | +8.4% | 680 |
| 3 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $107,870 | +8.2% | 420 |
| 4 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $107,190 | +7.5% | 240 |
| 5 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $103,640 | +4.0% | 11,860 |
| 6 | Utilities | $102,950 | +3.3% | 21,490 |
| 7 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $102,740 | +3.1% | 20,790 |
| 8 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $95,730 | -4.0% | 4,740 |
| 9 | Hydroelectric Power Generation | $95,150 | -4.5% | 1,620 |
| 10 | Solar Electric Power Generation | $94,570 | -5.1% | 230 |
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