Power Plant Supervisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Power Plant Supervisor make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Power Plant Supervisor in the United States is $76,772 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,637
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,560 to $86,647
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,993
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Power Plant Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $86,647 $7,221 $1,666 $42
Average $76,772 $6,398 $1,476 $37
25th Percentile $69,560 $5,797 $1,338 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Power Plant Supervisor Salaries

A Power Plant Supervisor'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Power Plant Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Power Plant Supervisor'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): $74,768
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $75,069
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $76,070
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $79,212
  • Expert (over 8 years): $81,313
Levels Salary
Entry Level Power Plant Supervisor$74,768
Intermediate Level Power Plant Supervisor$75,069
Senior Level Power Plant Supervisor$76,070
Specialist Level Power Plant Supervisor$79,212
Expert Level Power Plant Supervisor$81,313
$74,768 0 yr
$75,069 < 2 yrs
$76,070 2-4 yrs
$79,212 5-8 yrs
$81,313 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Power Plant Supervisors

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:

  • San Jose: $96,832
  • San Francisco: $95,772
  • Oakland: $93,753

What Skills Can Increase a Power Plant Supervisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 3.74% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Food Preparation (Mentioned in 1.65% Job Postings): The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to food preparation: Food preparation – art form and applied science that includes but is not limited to cooking.
  • Foodservice (Mentioned in 0.76% Job Postings): The foodservice or catering industry includes the businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home. It includes restaurants, school and hospital cafeterias, catering operations, and many other formats.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Presentation 3.74%
Food Preparation 1.65%
Foodservice 0.76%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Power Plant Supervisor's salary.
  • Environmental Safety: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Outside Sales: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Environmental Safety
$85,984
12%
Commitment
$83,681
9%
Outside Sales
$83,681
9%
Catering Operations
$82,146
7%
Marketing Plans
$81,378
6%
Communication Skills
$81,378
6%
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How Education impacts a Power Plant Supervisor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Power Plant Supervisors enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Power Plant Supervisor with a Bachelor's Degree is between $69,747 and $81,080).

Power Plant Supervisor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Power Plant Supervisor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 20.2%
High School 20.2%
Associates 16.0%
Bachelors 54.3%
Masters 9.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Power Plant Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Power Plant Supervisor'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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Power Plant Supervisor

Salaries for a Power Plant Supervisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $67,686 in 2023 to around $67,068 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Power Plant Supervisor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Power Plant Supervisor Over Time

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2023
$67,686
2024
$67,537
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$67,068
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2024 $67,537
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