Power Plant Operator Salary in Portland, Maine

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How much does a Power Plant Operator make in Portland, ME? The average Power Plant Operator salary in Portland, ME is $73,643 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $61,688 and $90,536. 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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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 - 45 days ago
Plant Manager
Novipax - El Paso , TX
Ensures standards for product quality, equipment and operator performance are maintained and that ... Proficiency with MS Office products including Word, Power Point, and Excel are required. * Ability ...
LinkedIn - 10 days ago
Hydroelectric Specialist II (Pumping Plant), 2 positions
Metropolitan Water District - Los Angeles , CA
... Plant in Parker Dam, CA. In this position you will use your advanced high-voltage skills and will ... operating parameters of complex generation and power systems, including all related water and ...
Construction Jobs - 12 days ago
Maintenance Mechanic
NOREAS Inc - San Diego , CA
... Plant Operator in Training to support the needs of a U.S Navy contract in the San Diego Metro area ... power saws, pipe and hand wrenches, powered abrasive saws, threading machines, concrete drills ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
Environmental & Utilities Manager
Leprino - Lubbock , TX
Waste Water Supervisors, and power and utility technicians, and indirectly other plant engineering ... Hold a Texas Wastewater Operator Class C license or higher (or the ability to acquire one within 12 ...
LinkedIn - 40 days ago
Water Production Operator I
Operational Technical Services - San Bernardino County , CA
Water Production Operator I PAY RATE: $26.34 LOCATION: San Bernardino County, CA The Water ... One (1) year of experience working in water distribution and/or treatment plant operations ...
LinkedIn - 34 days ago

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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77772
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 Portland, ME. The base salary for Power Plant Operator ranges from $61,688 to $90,536 with the average base salary of $73,643. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,497 to $95,468 with the average total cash compensation of $77,772.

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About Portland, Maine    Portland is a city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a population of 67,067 as of 2017. The Greater Portland metropolitan area is home to over half a m....More

Portland, Maine  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

Power Plant Operator Salary in popular cities: Lewiston, Bangor, South Portland

Skills associated with Power Plant Operator: Maintenance

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