Power Plant Operator Salary in Detroit, Michigan

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How much does a Power Plant Operator make in Detroit, MI? The average Power Plant Operator salary in Detroit, MI is $74,469 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $62,381 and $91,546. 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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Crusher Plant Maintenance Operator (Req #: 1084)
Peckham Industries - SHAFTSBURY , VT
Peckham Industries. Location. Shaftsbury, VT. Salary Interval. Full Time. Pay Range. $23.00 - $25.00. Date Posted. 04/02/2025. About Us. Peckham Industries Inc
- 1 day ago
Yard Person/Plant Operator (Req #: 1079)
Peckham Industries - PALMER , MA
Peckham Industries. Location. Palmer, MA. Salary Interval. Full Time. Pay Range. $30.00 - $35.00. Date Posted. 03/26/2025. About Us. Peckham Industries Inc. (PI
- 1 day ago
Power Plant Operator (TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance Required) with Security Clearance
Fluor Corporation - AURORA , CO
Job Description *** Must have an active (or ability to obtain and maintain) TS/SCI with CI Polygraph *** Summary : Monitoring, operating, and maintaining all eq
- 1 day ago
Power Plant Mechanic III - Eglin with Security Clearance
Tactical Air Support - EGLIN AFB , FL
Tactical Air Support Inc. Power Plant Mechanic III Eglin AFB FL Salary rate: $50.00 - $60.00 hourly, DOE Position Summary Tactical Air Support is seeking a high
- 1 day ago
Boiler Plant Operator with Security Clearance
Amentum - HAWTHORNE , NV
Amentum is seeking a Boiler Plant Operator to join our team in Hawthorne, Nevada to support the Hawthorne Army Depot. The Boiler Plant Operator will ensure the
- 1 day ago
Utility Plant Operator with Security Clearance
ICONMA - MANASSAS , VA
Are you a skilled and experienced Utility Plant Operator with Active Secret Clearance. Looking for an exciting new opportunity. We are seeking a dedicated profe
- 1 day 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 Detroit, MI. The base salary for Power Plant Operator ranges from $62,381 to $91,546 with the average base salary of $74,469. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,215 to $96,536 with the average total cash compensation of $78,643.

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About Detroit, Michigan    Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

Detroit, Michigan  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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