How much does a Power Plant Operator make in Pittsburgh, PA? The average Power Plant Operator salary in Pittsburgh, PA is $72,647 as of December 01, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $60,853 and $89,308. 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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Job Openings for Power Plant Operator in Pittsburgh, PA
Columbia Basin Hydropower (CBHP) - Ephrata , WA
... hydroelectric power plant equipment operation and performance, adjusting to performance specifications, as necessary. • Start, adjust, or stop generating units, operating valves, gates, or ...
Recruitology - 2 days ago
Spray Products Corporation - Medina , OH
... plant environment. • Ability to execute strenuous, sometimes repetitive physical work such as ... Operator Quality Batch Spec Sheets Label Controls Spray Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer ...
Adzuna - 69 days ago
GoMacro LLC - Readstown , WI
... for the power of a balanced, plant-based lifestyle through GoMacro's healthy and delicious ... Effectively operating the packager, tray loader, box erector, and finally palletizing finished ...
JobGet - 3 days ago
GoMacro LLC - Readstown , WI
... for the power of a balanced, plant-based lifestyle through GoMacro's healthy and delicious ... Effectively operating the packager, tray loader, box erector, and finally palletizing finished ...
JobGet - 3 days ago
GoMacro LLC - Viola , WI
... for the power of a balanced, plant-based lifestyle through GoMacro's healthy and delicious ... Effectively operating the packager, tray loader, box erector, and finally palletizing finished ...
JobGet - 3 days ago
Express Employment - McMinnville , OR
Perform highly diversified duties to maintain production machines and the plant facility ... Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in ...
Jobcase.com / Upward.net - 19 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 Pittsburgh, PA. The base salary for Power Plant Operator ranges from $60,853 to $89,308 with the average base salary of $72,647. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,625 to $94,181 with the average total cash compensation of $76,719.

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