Power Plant Operator Salary in Atlanta, Georgia

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How much does a Power Plant Operator make in Atlanta, GA? The average Power Plant Operator salary in Atlanta, GA is $72,726 as of February 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $60,921 and $89,403. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Plant Operator II
OGE Energy Corporation - Red Rock , OK
May be responsible for monitoring and operating controls in the centralized control room of the power plant to control the loading and operation of generating units and associated equipment under ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 19 days ago
Plant Operator - West Branch Site
Novilla RNG - Sioux Center , IA
GENERAL SUMMARY Plant operators work closely with plant managers to conduct all routine and non ... Renewable energy, gas processing, chemical, power, waste management, and/ or environmental air ...
LinkedIn - 9 days ago
Water Plant Operator
NRG Energy - Deweyville , TX
We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers' lives easier-helping them power, protect ... Position Summary The Water Plant Operator (WPO) maintains water and steam chemistry within ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 11 days ago
Hot Mix Plant Operator
Christiana Material - Newark , DE
Hot Mix Plant Operator Candidates must have 2 years exp working at a HMA Plant and a good mechanical aptitude. We offer an excellent starting salary based on experience. Benefits include Vacation ...
Recruitology - 19 days ago
Pyrolysis Plant Operator
Endeavour. Inspired Infrastructure. - Rosamond , CA
Endeavour's Pact group has an exciting opportunity for a Pyrolysis Pilot Plant Operator. We are currently operating a small pilot plant to convert End of Life plastics to alternative fuels via ...
LinkedIn - 42 days ago
Maintenance Supervisor - Power Gen Plant #4936
EnTech Resources, LLC - Cranston , RI
The facility is a base-loaded combined cycle gas turbine power plant utilizing landfill gas for the ... operating objectives in the areas of employee safety, employee relations, profitability, unit ...
Top Echelon Network, LLC - 2 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Power Plant Operator in Atlanta, GA. The base salary for Power Plant Operator ranges from $60,921 to $89,403 with the average base salary of $72,726. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,696 to $94,282 with the average total cash compensation of $76,803.

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About Atlanta, Georgia    Atlanta (/ætˈlæntə/) is the capital of, and the most populous city in, the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2017 population of 486,290, it is ....More

Atlanta, Georgia  area prices were up 1.4% from a year ago

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