The salary statistics of power plant operators in the industry sector of management of companies and enterprises are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare power plant operator salaries in different industries within the management of companies and enterprises sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $43,670 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $57,600 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $75,370 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $94,080 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $110,850 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for power plant operators in the industry sector of management of companies and enterprises. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) power plant operators is $110,850. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $75,370. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid power plant operators is $43,670.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of power plant operators in the industry sector of management of companies and enterprises from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $75,370 | 7.02% | 10.12% |
| 2016 | $70,080 | -17.28% | - |
| 2015 | $82,190 | 16.04% | - |
| 2014 | $69,010 | 0.74% | - |
| 2013 | $68,500 | 1.11% | - |
| 2012 | $67,740 | - | - |
The average salaries of power plant operators in two industries in the management of companies and enterprises sector are shown below. For detailed power plant operator salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2017 and published in April 2018 [1].