West Virginia

Power Plant Operators Salary in West Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$93,210
-6.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
$44.81
 
10th Percentile
$57,180
Entry level
90th Percentile
$119,990
Senior level
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Salary Range

Power Plant Operators in West Virginia earn between $57,180 and $119,990, with a mean of $93,210. The national average for this role is $99,929.

$93,210 mean
10th Percentile$57,18090th Percentile$119,990

How West Virginia Compares

LocationMean Salary
West Virginia$93,210
National Average$99,929
Washington$128,230
New Jersey$120,430
Hawaii$119,700
North Dakota$116,410
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. West Virginia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.