What are the main factors that influence a Power Generation Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Power Generation Engineer?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Power Generation Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 35% above the market median.

How does experience change A Power Generation Engineer's salary?

A Power Generation Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Workforce Analyst I (2-4 years)earns $72,889, a Power Generation Engineer (4-7 years)earns $88,842, a Workforce Analyst III (7+ years)earns $102,750, a Workforce Analytics Manager (7+ years)earns $106,170, a Workforce Analytics Senior Manager (7+ years)earns $166,459,

What are the highest paying states for a Power Generation Engineer?

Power Generation Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Power Generation Engineer roles are District of Columbia $101,109, California $100,726, Massachusetts $99,383. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Power Generation Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Power Generation Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Power Generation Plant Operations Director: $194,900; Power Generation Plant Operations Manager: $168,500; Power Generation Plant Operations Shift Supervisor: $124,416; Power Generation Field Service Technician: $107,843; Power Generation Process Operator IV: $105,600.

Power Generation Engineer Salary in Louisiana

How much does a Power Generation Engineer make in Louisiana?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Power Generation Engineer in Louisiana is $86,827 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, a Power Generation Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,996
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,154 to $93,720
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,347

10% $68,347

50% (Median) $86,827

90% $99,996

Power Generation Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,720	$7,810	$1,802	$45
Average	$86,827	$7,236	$1,670	$42
25th Percentile	$77,154	$6,429	$1,484	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Power Generation Engineer Salaries

A Power Generation Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Power Generation Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Power Generation Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $72,889
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,842
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,750
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $106,170
Expert (over 8 years): $166,459

Levels	Salary
Workforce... Level Power Generation Engineer	$72,889
Power Gen... Level Power Generation Engineer	$88,842
Workforce... Level Power Generation Engineer	$102,750
Workforce... Level Power Generation Engineer	$106,170
Workforce... Level Power Generation Engineer	$166,459

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How Do Power Generation Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Power Generation Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $101,109.
California: $100,726.
Massachusetts: $99,383.

District of Columbia $101,109 California $100,726 Massachusetts $99,383 Washington $99,018 New Jersey $98,981 Alaska $98,854 Connecticut $97,593 New York $97,082

Hawaii $95,447 Rhode Island $94,680 Maryland $94,160 Minnesota $93,447 Colorado $93,173 Illinois $93,082 Oregon $92,735 Delaware $92,479

New Hampshire $92,319 Virginia $91,959 Pennsylvania $90,909 Nevada $90,379 North Dakota $90,206 Michigan $89,932 Wisconsin $89,831 Vermont $89,630

Texas $89,073 Maine $89,037 Arizona $88,982 Ohio $88,918 Georgia $88,078 Indiana $87,658 Wyoming $87,576 Utah $87,448

Iowa $87,393 Kansas $86,955 Louisiana $86,827 North Carolina $86,781 Missouri $86,763 Florida $86,407 Montana $86,215 Nebraska $86,032

Kentucky $85,932 South Carolina $85,567 Tennessee $85,338 Idaho $85,247 New Mexico $84,580 Oklahoma $84,434 Alabama $83,895 South Dakota $82,991

Arkansas $82,498 West Virginia $82,233 Mississippi $81,439

Top Paying Cities for Power Generation Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Moreauville: $81,838
Morrow: $81,704
Newellton: $80,883

Moreauville, LA $81,838 Morrow, LA $81,704 Newellton, LA $80,883 Palmetto, LA $82,340 Pineville, LA $79,996 Plaucheville, LA $81,790 Rhinehart, LA $80,966 Ruby, LA $80,145

Saint Joseph, LA $80,960 Saint Landry, LA $80,970 Sicily Island, LA $80,993 Simmesport, LA $81,880 Trout, LA $80,538 Vidalia, LA $81,332 Waterproof, LA $80,951 Wildsville, LA $81,136

Wisner, LA $80,986 Aimwell, LA $80,848 Anacoco, LA $81,522 Atlanta, LA $81,092 Ball, LA $80,097 Belmont, LA $81,610 Bentley, LA $80,317 Boyce, LA $80,324

Calvin, LA $81,331 Campti, LA $81,464 Clarence, LA $81,561 Clarks, LA $81,028 Cloutierville, LA $81,054 Colfax, LA $80,453 Columbia, LA $80,750 Converse, LA $81,884

Dodson, LA $81,058 Dry Prong, LA $80,496 Elmer, LA $80,363 Enterprise, LA $80,836 Fisher, LA $81,648 Flatwoods, LA $80,770 Flora, LA $81,443 Florien, LA $81,433

Forest Hill, LA $80,267 Gardner, LA $80,318 Georgetown, LA $80,763 Glenmora, LA $80,504 Gorum, LA $81,084 Grayson, LA $80,760 Hineston, LA $80,771 Hornbeck, LA $81,521

Joyce, LA $80,875 Kelly, LA $80,797 Kurthwood, LA $81,468 Leesville, LA $81,470 Springfield, LA $84,439 Sun, LA $82,875 Talisheek, LA $83,121 Tangipahoa, LA $83,141

Tickfaw, LA $83,824 Varnado, LA $81,359 Lafayette, LA $82,535 Arcadia, LA $81,463 Ashland, LA $81,655 Athens, LA $81,667 Belcher, LA $83,360 Benton, LA $83,419

Bethany, LA $83,341 Bienville, LA $81,463 Blanchard, LA $83,725 Castor, LA $81,880 Cotton Valley, LA $82,837 Coushatta, LA $82,054 Cullen, LA $82,434 Doyline, LA $83,236

Dubberly, LA $82,727 Frierson, LA $83,345 Gibsland, LA $81,832 Gilliam, LA $83,095 Gloster, LA $83,164 Goldonna, LA $81,184 Grand Cane, LA $82,896 Greenwood, LA $83,454

Hall Summit, LA $82,610 Haughton, LA $83,464 Haynesville, LA $81,492 Heflin, LA $82,904 Homer, LA $81,544 Hosston, LA $82,880 Ida, LA $82,685 Jamestown, LA $82,484

Keatchie, LA $83,010 Keithville, LA $83,405 Lisbon, LA $81,096 Logansport, LA $82,552 Longstreet, LA $82,758 Elm Grove, LA $83,239 Mansfield, LA $82,649 Minden, LA $82,811

Mooringsport, LA $83,391 Oil City, LA $83,162 Pelican, LA $81,983 Plain Dealing, LA $82,857 Pleasant Hill, LA $81,757 Powhatan, LA $81,738 Princeton, LA $83,334 Ringgold, LA $82,769

Rodessa, LA $82,516 Saline, LA $81,356 Sarepta, LA $82,594 Shongaloo, LA $82,062 Sibley, LA $82,984 Springhill, LA $82,409 Stonewall, LA $83,448 Vivian, LA $82,918

Ruston, LA $81,073 Simsboro, LA $81,376 Prairieville, LA $86,004 Lacassine, LA $84,009 Leblanc, LA $83,225 Longville, LA $83,404 Merryville, LA $82,642 Mittie, LA $81,910

Oberlin, LA $81,896 Pitkin, LA $81,502 Ragley, LA $83,894 Reeves, LA $83,686 Rosepine, LA $81,939 Singer, LA $83,611 Starks, LA $84,159 Sugartown, LA $81,729

Sulphur, LA $84,399 Vinton, LA $84,456 Westlake, LA $84,585 Baker, LA $86,667 Denham Springs, LA $85,792 Gonzales, LA $85,570 Addis, LA $86,718 Albany, LA $84,464

Angola, LA $82,775 Batchelor, LA $83,262 Brittany, LA $85,562 Brusly, LA $86,687 Carville, LA $85,999 Clinton, LA $84,745 Convent, LA $84,673 Darrow, LA $85,251

Duplessis, LA $85,904 Erwinville, LA $86,261 Ethel, LA $85,285 Fordoche, LA $84,526 French Settlement, LA $85,353 Geismar, LA $85,705 Glynn, LA $86,049 Burnside, LA $85,684

Greenwell Springs, LA $86,050 Grosse Tete, LA $85,636 Hester, LA $84,330 Holden, LA $84,789 Innis, LA $82,710 Jackson, LA $85,156 Jarreau, LA $85,523 Krotz Springs, LA $82,905

Lakeland, LA $85,862 Lettsworth, LA $83,701 Livingston, LA $85,290 Livonia, LA $85,082 Lottie, LA $83,942 Maringouin, LA $84,974 Morganza, LA $84,310 New Roads, LA $85,019

Norwood, LA $84,168 Oscar, LA $85,624 Paulina, LA $84,479 Plaquemine, LA $85,942 Port Allen, LA $86,691 Hahnville, LA $86,001 Harvey, LA $87,037 Kenner, LA $87,036

Lafitte, LA $86,705 La Place, LA $85,727 Luling, LA $86,662 Lutcher, LA $84,646 Marrero, LA $87,037 Meraux, LA $87,037 Mount Airy, LA $84,923 New Sarpy, LA $86,441

Norco, LA $86,239 Paradis, LA $86,189 Pilottown, LA $82,560 Pointe A La Hache, LA $85,294 Port Sulphur, LA $85,231 Reserve, LA $85,290 Saint Bernard, LA $86,165 Saint James, LA $84,635

Saint Rose, LA $86,723 Vacherie, LA $84,735 Venice, LA $81,306 Violet, LA $87,037 Westwego, LA $87,037 New Orleans, LA $87,037 Sondheimer, LA $80,791 Summerfield, LA $80,998

Taylor, LA $82,483 Lena, LA $80,623 Pride, LA $85,939 Rosedale, LA $85,808 Rougon, LA $86,088 Saint Amant, LA $84,988 Saint Francisville, LA $84,599 Saint Gabriel, LA $86,238

Slaughter, LA $85,672 Sorrento, LA $85,030 Sunshine, LA $86,577 Tunica, LA $83,002 Ventress, LA $85,520 Wakefield, LA $84,491 Walker, LA $85,525 Watson, LA $86,070

Weyanoke, LA $83,763 White Castle, LA $85,469 Wilson, LA $84,455 Zachary, LA $86,245 Uncle Sam, LA $84,311 Baton Rouge, LA $86,735 Shreveport, LA $83,777 Barksdale Afb, LA $83,777

Bossier City, LA $83,777 Monroe, LA $80,845 Archibald, LA $80,802 Baskin, LA $80,810 Bastrop, LA $80,831 Bernice, LA $81,158 Bonita, LA $80,889 Calhoun, LA $80,824

Chatham, LA $80,791 Choudrant, LA $80,821 Collinston, LA $80,832 Crowville, LA $81,028 Delhi, LA $80,967 Delta, LA $81,210 Downsville, LA $80,830 Dubach, LA $81,294

Epps, LA $80,935 Eros, LA $80,797 Fairbanks, LA $80,845 Farmerville, LA $80,830 Forest, LA $81,250 Abbeville, LA $82,180 Arnaudville, LA $82,534 Avery Island, LA $82,482

Baldwin, LA $82,922 Basile, LA $82,146 Branch, LA $82,434 Breaux Bridge, LA $82,621 Broussard, LA $82,511 Cade, LA $82,494 Carencro, LA $82,522 Cecilia, LA $82,556

Centerville, LA $82,734 Charenton, LA $82,953 Chataignier, LA $82,149 Church Point, LA $82,421 Crowley, LA $82,330 Delcambre, LA $82,444 Duson, LA $82,482 Egan, LA $82,353

Elton, LA $82,253 Erath, LA $82,416 Estherwood, LA $82,330 Eunice, LA $82,126 Evangeline, LA $82,391 Franklin, LA $82,666 Garden City, LA $82,648 Grand Coteau, LA $82,482

Gueydan, LA $82,190 Iota, LA $82,338 Jeanerette, LA $82,779 Jennings, LA $82,702 Kaplan, LA $82,012 Lake Arthur, LA $83,340 Lawtell, LA $82,337 Leonville, LA $82,516

Loreauville, LA $82,906 Mamou, LA $81,848 Maurice, LA $82,447 Mermentau, LA $82,493 Milton, LA $82,480 Morse, LA $82,346 New Iberia, LA $82,516 Lydia, LA $82,605

Opelousas, LA $82,394 Perry, LA $82,383 Pine Prairie, LA $81,851 Port Barre, LA $82,680 Rayne, LA $82,442 Reddell, LA $81,975 Roanoke, LA $83,058 Saint Martinville, LA $82,599

Scott, LA $82,511 Sunset, LA $82,466 Turkey Creek, LA $80,876 Ville Platte, LA $81,685 Washington, LA $82,277 Welsh, LA $83,577 Youngsville, LA $82,479 Lake Charles, LA $84,580

Metairie, LA $87,037 Des Allemands, LA $86,009 Ama, LA $86,900 Arabi, LA $87,037 Barataria, LA $86,518 Belle Chasse, LA $86,729 Boothville, LA $83,012 Boutte, LA $86,428

Braithwaite, LA $86,658 Buras, LA $83,074 Chalmette, LA $87,037 Destrehan, LA $86,576 Edgard, LA $85,419 Empire, LA $83,645 Garyville, LA $84,928 Gramercy, LA $84,703

Gretna, LA $87,037 Bell City, LA $84,107 Cameron, LA $84,925 Creole, LA $82,988 Dequincy, LA $84,115 Deridder, LA $82,081 Dry Creek, LA $82,156 Elizabeth, LA $81,599

Evans, LA $81,455 Fenton, LA $83,805 Grand Chenier, LA $81,873 Grant, LA $81,682 Hackberry, LA $84,164 Hayes, LA $83,911 Iowa, LA $84,408 Kinder, LA $83,269

Thibodaux, LA $84,409 Pierre Part, LA $83,969 Amelia, LA $82,958 Belle Rose, LA $84,767 Berwick, LA $82,957 Bourg, LA $84,612 Chauvin, LA $83,505 Cut Off, LA $85,299

Donaldsonville, LA $85,185 Donner, LA $83,053 Dulac, LA $83,080 Galliano, LA $84,692 Gheens, LA $85,631 Gibson, LA $82,803 Golden Meadow, LA $83,548 Grand Isle, LA $83,534

Gray, LA $83,972 Houma, LA $83,560 Kraemer, LA $84,463 Labadieville, LA $83,280 Larose, LA $85,667 Lockport, LA $85,054 Mathews, LA $85,242 Montegut, LA $84,308

Morgan City, LA $83,215 Napoleonville, LA $83,789 Paincourtville, LA $84,561 Patterson, LA $82,786 Plattenville, LA $84,514 Raceland, LA $84,843 Schriever, LA $83,450 Theriot, LA $82,656

Hammond, LA $83,806 Abita Springs, LA $83,922 Akers, LA $84,842 Amite, LA $83,394 Angie, LA $81,559 Bogalusa, LA $82,575 Bush, LA $83,161 Covington, LA $84,834

Fluker, LA $83,210 Folsom, LA $83,495 Franklinton, LA $82,276 Greensburg, LA $84,121 Husser, LA $82,933 Independence, LA $83,861 Kentwood, LA $82,768 Lacombe, LA $84,465

Loranger, LA $83,338 Madisonville, LA $85,023 Mandeville, LA $85,199 Maurepas, LA $84,737 Mount Hermon, LA $81,671 Natalbany, LA $83,842 Pearl River, LA $83,151 Pine Grove, LA $85,005

Ponchatoula, LA $85,052 Robert, LA $83,887 Roseland, LA $83,288 Saint Benedict, LA $84,446 Slidell, LA $84,792 Spearsville, LA $81,036 Start, LA $80,823 Sterlington, LA $80,835

Swartz, LA $80,845 Tallulah, LA $80,942 Transylvania, LA $80,875 West Monroe, LA $80,845 Winnsboro, LA $80,935 Alexandria, LA $79,996 Acme, LA $81,285 Bordelonville, LA $81,565

Bunkie, LA $81,485 Center Point, LA $80,155 Chase, LA $80,933 Cheneyville, LA $80,416 Clayton, LA $81,039 Cottonport, LA $81,447 Deville, LA $80,224 Dupont, LA $81,826

Echo, LA $80,282 Effie, LA $80,388 Evergreen, LA $81,555 Ferriday, LA $81,145 Gilbert, LA $80,909 Hamburg, LA $81,551 Harrisonburg, LA $80,970 Hessmer, LA $80,525

Jena, LA $80,511 Jonesville, LA $81,022 Lebeau, LA $82,298 Lecompte, LA $80,116 Libuse, LA $80,002 Mansura, LA $81,033 Marksville, LA $81,007 Melville, LA $83,140

Monterey, LA $81,296 Longleaf, LA $80,470 Many, LA $81,463 Marthaville, LA $81,544 Melrose, LA $81,087 Montgomery, LA $81,245 Mora, LA $80,991 Natchez, LA $81,317

Natchitoches, LA $81,511 Fort Polk, LA $81,811 Negreet, LA $81,459 New Llano, LA $81,794 Noble, LA $81,618 Oakdale, LA $81,601 Olla, LA $80,845 Otis, LA $80,451

Pollock, LA $80,370 Provencal, LA $81,233 Robeline, LA $81,397 Saint Maurice, LA $81,296 Sieper, LA $80,551 Sikes, LA $80,799 Simpson, LA $81,144 Slagle, LA $81,469

Tioga, LA $80,040 Tullos, LA $80,824 Urania, LA $81,078 Winnfield, LA $81,133 Woodworth, LA $80,073 Zwolle, LA $81,535 Fort Necessity, LA $80,786 Grambling, LA $81,578

Hodge, LA $81,549 Jigger, LA $80,942 Jones, LA $80,787 Jonesboro, LA $81,295 Kilbourne, LA $81,002 Lake Providence, LA $81,002 Lillie, LA $81,064 Mangham, LA $80,786

Marion, LA $80,831 Mer Rouge, LA $80,842 Oak Grove, LA $81,021 Oak Ridge, LA $80,825 Pioneer, LA $80,941 Quitman, LA $81,327 Rayville, LA $80,812

Power Generation Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Power Generation Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 75% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Power Generation Engineer positions in Financial Services or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Power Generation Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Power Generation Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$117,216	$56.0	35%
Biotechnology	$112,875	$54.0	30%
Insurance	$108,533	$52.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$104,192	$50.0	20%
Software & Networking	$104,192	$50.0	20%

Power Generation Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Power Generation Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$77,154

Average $86,827/year

$93,720

$6,429

Average $7,236/month

$7,810

$1,484

Average $1,670/week

$1,802

$37

Average $42/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,720	$7,810	$1,802	$45
Average	$86,827	$7,236	$1,670	$42
25th Percentile	$77,154	$6,429	$1,484	$37

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