Industries with Fastest Power Plant Operators Salary Growth
These industries raised Power Plant Operators salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.
24
Industries with Growth
+63.9%
Highest Growth
+17.8%
Average Growth
2
Industries with Decline
Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth
Power Plant Operators salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 24 Industries with Salary Growth
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mining (except Oil and Gas) | $49,610 | $81,320 | +$31,710 | +63.9% |
| 2 | Natural Gas Distribution | $97,560 | $139,200 | +$41,640 | +42.7% |
| 3 | Facilities Support Services | $56,490 | $78,680 | +$22,190 | +39.3% |
| 4 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $79,410 | $107,870 | +$28,460 | +35.8% |
| 5 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $86,790 | $107,190 | +$20,400 | +23.5% |
| 6 | Hydroelectric Power Generation | $77,230 | $95,150 | +$17,920 | +23.2% |
| 7 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $84,180 | $102,740 | +$18,560 | +22.0% |
| 8 | Food Manufacturing | $52,840 | $64,490 | +$11,650 | +22.0% |
| 9 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $85,010 | $103,640 | +$18,630 | +21.9% |
| 10 | Utilities | $84,720 | $102,950 | +$18,230 | +21.5% |
| 11 | Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills | $63,610 | $76,560 | +$12,950 | +20.4% |
| 12 | Paper Manufacturing | $64,000 | $76,560 | +$12,560 | +19.6% |
| 13 | Geothermal Electric Power Generation | $66,020 | $72,950 | +$6,930 | +10.5% |
| 14 | Biomass Electric Power Generation | $58,280 | $63,470 | +$5,190 | +8.9% |
| 15 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $61,220 | $66,450 | +$5,230 | +8.5% |
| 16 | Waste Management and Remediation Services | $72,710 | $78,400 | +$5,690 | +7.8% |
| 17 | Waste Treatment and Disposal | $72,840 | $78,400 | +$5,560 | +7.6% |
| 18 | Water, Sewage and Other Systems | $72,500 | $77,660 | +$5,160 | +7.1% |
| 19 | Engineering Services | $74,640 | $78,530 | +$3,890 | +5.2% |
| 20 | Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $74,640 | $78,520 | +$3,880 | +5.2% |
| 21 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $59,320 | $61,960 | +$2,640 | +4.5% |
| 22 | Educational Services | $59,360 | $61,960 | +$2,600 | +4.4% |
| 23 | Hospitals | $59,030 | $60,450 | +$1,420 | +2.4% |
| 24 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $78,330 | $78,530 | +$200 | +0.3% |
2 Industries with Salary Decline
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wind Electric Power Generation | $94,460 | $75,600 | -$18,860 | -20.0% |
| 2 | Other Electric Power Generation | $91,410 | $79,050 | -$12,360 | -13.5% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Power Plant Operators in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.